spoon
Pronunciation
/spuːn/

Definition & Meaning of "spoon"in English

Spoon
01

an object that has a handle with a shallow bowl at one end that is used for eating, serving, or stirring food

spoon definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
spoons

What is a "spoon"?

A spoon is a utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl attached to a handle, typically used for stirring, serving, or consuming liquid or semi-liquid foods. Spoons come in various shapes and sizes, depending on their intended use. Spoons can be made from a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, wood, or ceramic, and they often feature decorative or ergonomic designs for aesthetic appeal and comfortable use.

Examples
He used a measuring spoon to add spices to the recipe.
02

as much as a spoon will hold

spoon definition and meaning
03

formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face

to spoon
01

to transfer or serve food using a spoon, typically involving scooping or lifting with kitchen tools

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
spoon
3rd person singular
spoons
Present participle
spooning
Past simple
spooned
Past participle
spooned
Examples
He will spoon the soup into the bowl for lunch tomorrow.
02

snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others

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