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

The brothers worked the deep weed edges with large spoons, making long casts and hopping them off bottom. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

The collection features beet-print oven mitts, plates, and more, plus colorful kitchen essentials like measuring spoons and cups. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she’s smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026

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

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