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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In practice, a small spoonful can lift roasted vegetables, eggs or even popcorn without turning the dish into something heavy.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Yeah, so a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Start by gently blotting the area with plain water, then blot again using a mixture of water and a spoonful of detergent.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Yeah, so a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Start by gently blotting the area with plain water, then blot again using a mixture of water and a spoonful of detergent.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spoonful
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 21 May. 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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