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Meaning of spoon
A spoon is a utensil with a small, shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, serving, and stirring food and liquids.
Etymology of spoon
The word "spoon" originates from Old English "spōn", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "spōniz" and Proto-Indo-European "spe-" (meaning "to spread" or "to stretch")
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a utensil for eating and serving food
Synonyms
utensil
ladle
scoop
dipper
server
trowel
shovel
spade
fork
knife
cutter
carver
server
scoopful
tablespoon
teaspoon
eating utensil
dining utensil
tableware
flatware
silverware
cutlery
dinnerware
feeding spoon
soup spoon
dessert spoon
slotted spoon
wooden spoon
spoonful
spatula
stirrer
mixer
blender
beater
whisk
stirrer
scoop
ladle
pourer
Definitions
- A utensil with a small, shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, serving, and stirring food and liquids
- A spoonful or the amount that a spoon can hold
- A person who spoons or is affectionate, especially in a clumsy or awkward way
Usage Examples
- She used a spoon to stir the soup and taste it for seasoning
- He ate his cereal with a spoon, savoring the sweet and crunchy texture
- The baby learned to use a spoon to feed herself, making a mess but having fun