noun
spoonful
SPOON-fuhl
Spoonful (noun) means the amount that a spoon can hold. Example: “Add a spoonful of sugar to the batter.”
noun
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The amount that a spoon can hold.
"Add a spoonful of sugar to the batter."
"She took just a spoonful of dessert to be polite."
How to use spoonful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs much as one spoon holds.
Common pairings
a spoonful of
heaping spoonful
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Word forms
- Plural
- spoonfuls, spoonsful
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Add a _____ of sugar to the batter.
Etymology
From Middle English sponeful, formed from "spoon" plus "-ful."
Synonyms
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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.".
