noun

spooner

SPOON

Spooner (noun) means someone who spoons — cuddles closely with a partner, nested front-to-back. Example: “He's a natural spooner and always falls asleep first.”

noun

Someone who spoons — cuddles closely with a partner, nested front-to-back.

"He's a natural spooner and always falls asleep first."

How to use spooner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who cuddles in the spooning position.

Word forms

spoonered past tense, spooners plural, Spooners plural, spooners singular

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Etymology

Formed from "spoon" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Rhymes for spooner

boner goner loner toner stoner Sooner Kroner Broner coroner crooner prisoner schooner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spooner” mean?

The word “spooner” means someone who spoons — cuddles closely with a partner, nested front-to-back. In plain terms, someone who cuddles in the spooning position.

How do you pronounce “spooner”?

“Spooner” is pronounced SPOON (/ˈspuːnɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “spooner” in a sentence?

Here is “spooner” used in a sentence: “He's a natural spooner and always falls asleep first.”

What part of speech is “spooner”?

“Spooner” is a noun.