spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 
plural spoonfuls
ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically
: teaspoonful
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Easy, cheesy, meaty, and layered together for the ultimate spoonful of comfort.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
For Carston, watching her kids devour her kitchen creations is worth every spoonful.
—Ryan Dennis, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But do make this Fried Onion-Chili Crisp Dip, a homemade version with a generous spoonful of chili crisp swirled throughout, just to remind us in 2026 that change is good.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Dollop in another spoonful of harissa.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
For Carston, watching her kids devour her kitchen creations is worth every spoonful.
—Ryan Dennis, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But do make this Fried Onion-Chili Crisp Dip, a homemade version with a generous spoonful of chili crisp swirled throughout, just to remind us in 2026 that change is good.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Dollop in another spoonful of harissa.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l
plural spoonfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon can hold
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