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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With one spoonful, you can be transported to your favorite camping spot, onto a Southern beach, to a poolside lounger, or all the way to Italy.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The four-inch patty, four-inch bun, 3-millimeter-thick slice of Tillamook medium cheddar and spoonful of Dijonnaise are four individual triumphs.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Assemble Cake Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Consuming a spoonful of olive oil every day may benefit blood pressure as well.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The four-inch patty, four-inch bun, 3-millimeter-thick slice of Tillamook medium cheddar and spoonful of Dijonnaise are four individual triumphs.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Assemble Cake Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Consuming a spoonful of olive oil every day may benefit blood pressure as well.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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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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