How to Use spoon in a Sentence

spoon

1 of 2 noun
  • Serve the shake with a spoon and a straw in a pint glass.
    — ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Then, using a spoon, trace around the inside of the skin to carve out the flesh.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • With a large metal spoon, fold in the walnuts and any flour in the bowl.
    — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Use a spoon to gently transfer the DIY cold foam to the top of your drink.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Toss to coat, using a spoon to break some of the cherries in half.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 July 2023
  • Use a spoon to scoop up some dough, and roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Pour the mixture into the pan, leveling the top with the back of a spoon.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Discard the pit and remove the flesh with a spoon or finger.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The glass mugs come with two spoons to stir milk or sugar.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make 4 holes in the rice.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Cut the round opening from the bottom and scoop out the pumpkin guts with a spoon.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Dessert Utensils: The dessert spoon or fork goes above the plates, centered.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Raman told the outlet that the spoon would cost $7,000 to replace.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Add beef and break up with the back of a spoon until browned, about 6 minutes.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Jessie was hit so hard, my father broke the bowl of the wooden spoon on her.
    — Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Give the salad a few turns with a spoon, and top with any fresh herbs of your choosing.
    — Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Pour in the beer and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to dislodge any tasty brown bits.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a plate.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The warmer is waterproof and spill-proof, and there’s a lid with a spoon slot to keep your drink safe and warm.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Wooden spoons are some of the most useful kitchen tools that most of us have on hand.
    — Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2023
  • Use a spoon to dab or drizzle it onto the rice (not the chicken).
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Eliminate the need to fumble with a set of tiny spoons with this gift.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Dishes that are stacked too closely together, are nested (think bowls and spoons), or blocked by larger items may not be fully cleaned and rinsed.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Denise would tell her as much, yelling at Djena for the slightest infraction, such as leaving out a spoon while tidying up the kitchen.
    — Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • There were many capable mouths to feed and no one in the heart of the rotation who was adept at operating a spoon.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute with a wooden spoon after each addition or until smooth.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
  • If using garden cucumbers, peel off the waxy skin and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds before slicing.
    — Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer jalapeños to a clean pint canning jar, packing them down firmly with the spoon.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • The menu was a list of greasy-spoon breakfasts and gut-bomb lunches.
    — Michael Deeds updated May 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026

spoon

2 of 2 verb
  • He spooned the ice cream into a bowl.
  • She spooned the gravy onto her potatoes.
  • Pour or spoon off the fat that rises to the top of the juices.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Tip the pan to spoon some sauce over the chicken and fruit.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Scoop up some of the garlic and spoon it on top of the fish.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • Top with the red onion, then spoon the rest of the dressing over.
    — Washington Post, 6 May 2022
  • Later, the girls spoon on the pullout, and Paula cries.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2021
  • Place the shrimp on a large plate and spoon the crumb mixture on top of the shrimp.
    — cleveland, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Toss the tenders with the sauce, spoon it over or use it as a dip.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Season the yogurt with salt and the rest of the cumin and spoon it onto a plate.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Brush the tips of the stars with egg and spoon about a teaspoon of jam onto the center of each star.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
  • Where jelly has to be spread, fruity jams can be spooned over a piece of toast.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Stir the sauce to recombine, then spoon it over the halibut.
    — Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Whip the cream to soft peaks and spoon on top of the jam. Cover with raspberries.
    — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2021
  • While the stew simmers, stir a zippy herb oil to spoon on top.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Divide among 4 dinner plates and spoon the sauce over the top.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2020
  • To serve: Place a bara on a plate, spoon some chickpeas over it, and top with the tamarind sauce and chutney.
    — Isaiah Martinez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
  • To serve, mound the quinoa on each plate, top with a fish fillet, spoon some of the pan juices over the quinoa and fish, and add a lemon wedge.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • Spread the cut sides of the bread with a little of the sauce, then stuff with meatballs and spoon over a little more sauce.
    — Author: Ann Maloney, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2021
  • To serve, spoon shrimp and sauce over grits, and top with reserved crispy bacon.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2022
  • Just spoon some into a small container and put it in the lunch box.
    — Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Aug. 2023
  • At least 2–3 times throughout the 24 hours, use a fork or spoon to course through the mixture atop the cheesecloth.
    — Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • Transfer shrimp to a large plate or platter and spoon a generous amount of chimichurri over.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Pour on the dressing, stir to combine, then spoon onto a wide serving dish and top with dollops of the yoghurt, swirling it to reveal the shades of red.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
  • To test the gel stage, remove one of the plates from the freezer and spoon about a teaspoon of jam into the center.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
  • Serve your veggies on a platter and proteins carved and no one will notice, or spoon a luscious sauce over the top.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Kids can pour and stir the salts, count out drops of essential oil and help spoon the mixture into small glass jars.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Simply eat them as a snack, spoon them over oatmeal or yogurt, blend them into smoothies, or toss them into salads, says Sawyer.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

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