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

Holt Renfrew shoppers can also purchase a selection of caviars, including Baeri, Kaluga, and Royal Ossetra varieties along with mother-of-pearl caviar spoons, ceramic ashtrays, and other collectibles. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

Bodum is offering free plastic spoons and warning stickers to people who have these coffee makers at home. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Testing spoons stored in a manner where lip contact surface contamination could happen when employee grabs the spoon from container. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Ancient hygiene kits including picks and spoons to remove earwax have been found in archaeological sites worldwide. — David Hu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

Sales of his lamps, spoons, stools, and other driftwood creations took off. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Pick Your Accessories Many bento boxes come with forks and spoons. — Natalie Mikles, Parents, 6 Oct. 2026

Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The salsas were served at room temperature in bowls with tortilla chips and spoons. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026