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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who cuddles in the spooning position.
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Word forms
- Plural
- spooners
- Third person singular
- spooners
- Past tense
- spoonered
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Etymology
Formed from "spoon" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for spooner
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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.
