spoonful
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for spoonful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The amount that a spoon can hold.
How to use spoonful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a spoonful of
heaping spoonful
Etymology
From Middle English sponeful, formed from "spoon" plus "-ful."
Full origin of spoonful →Frequently asked questions
What does “spoonful” mean?
The word “spoonful” means the amount that a spoon can hold. In plain terms, as much as one spoon holds.
How do you pronounce “spoonful”?
“Spoonful” is pronounced SPOON-fuhl (/ˈspuːnfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spoonful” in a sentence?
Here is “spoonful” used in a sentence: “Add a spoonful of sugar to the batter.”
What part of speech is “spoonful”?
“Spoonful” is a noun.
Where does the word “spoonful” come from?
The word “spoonful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sponeful, formed from "spoon" plus "-ful.".