Synonyms of spoons

spoons 1 of 2

noun

plural of spoon

as in scoops

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoops
• ladles
• dippers
• teaspoons
• tablespoons
• dessertspoons
• skimmers
• soupspoons

spoons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spoon

as in buckets

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoops
• buckets
• empties
• dips
• ladles
• dishes
• drains
• pumps
• lades
• eliminates
• exhausts
• draws (off)
• bails
• depletes
• draws
• bleeds
• siphons
• slops
• suctions
• decants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fills
• pours

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoons

Noun

This enables users to perform everyday grasping tasks, such as holding plates, glasses, forks, spoons, and other household objects with a secure grip. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Or, follow these recommendations by using separate measuring spoons and cups. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

The pair of anglers also use Little Cleo spoons in blue with red dots. — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

But now that someone is hoarding spoons, things are officially a disaster. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026

There are three compartments for forks, spoons, and knives, and two additional small compartments for tea spoons or cake decorating tips. — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

Knives and dinner spoons go on the right. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

While technically designed for spoons, these savvy kitchen accessories earn their keep with salad tongs, soup ladles, and other tools that need a place to land mid-recipe. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026