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
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as in buckets
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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Recent Examples of spoons
Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Made from solid beechwood, the spoons are lightweight, durable, and safe to use on all cookware materials, including stainless steel, nonstick, and cast iron.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
When done, press the measuring spoons into the warm dough to make prints.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Farberware Set of 5 Measuring Spoons At just $4, this five-piece set of plastic measuring spoons is a kitchen must-have.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Made from solid beechwood, the spoons are lightweight, durable, and safe to use on all cookware materials, including stainless steel, nonstick, and cast iron.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
When done, press the measuring spoons into the warm dough to make prints.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Farberware Set of 5 Measuring Spoons At just $4, this five-piece set of plastic measuring spoons is a kitchen must-have.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoons
scoops
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Embracing the avian visitors, the double scoops and that long, long promenade is possible without the concomitant waves after all.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Spoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoons. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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