spoon
Spoon (noun) means a utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving. Example: “He stirred his coffee with a teaspoon.”
How to use spoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe eating utensil, or the act of cuddling nested together.
Word forms
spooned past tense, spoons plural, spoons singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Grab a _____ so you can eat the soup.
Etymology
From Old English spōn, originally meaning "a chip or shaving of wood" — early spoons were carved from wood.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spoon
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What does “spoon” mean?
The word “spoon” means a utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving. In plain terms, the eating utensil, or the act of cuddling nested together.
How do you pronounce “spoon”?
“Spoon” is pronounced spoon (/spuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “spoon” in a sentence?
Here is “spoon” used in a sentence: “He stirred his coffee with a teaspoon.”
What part of speech is “spoon”?
Depending on how it is used, “spoon” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spoon” come from?
The word “spoon” comes from Old English. From Old English spōn, originally meaning "a chip or shaving of wood" — early spoons were carved from wood.
Is “spoon” a common word?
“Spoon” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “spoon” have?
“Spoon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
What is the difference between a spoon and a tablespoon?
A spoon is the general utensil with a shallow bowl on a handle. A tablespoon is a specific larger spoon used for serving or eating, and it also names a standard cooking measure, usually about 15 millilitres.
What is the difference between a spoon and a spork?
A spoon has a shallow rounded bowl for scooping and stirring. A spork combines a spoon and a fork, adding short prongs to the bowl so it can both scoop and spear food.