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Definition of spoonful

spoonful

/ˈspuːn.fʊl/
spoon · ful
Plural:spoonfuls
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spoonful Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The amount of a liquid or solid substance that a spoon can hold, often used as a rough unit of measurement in cooking or medicine.

Example

"She stirred a spoonful of honey into her hot herbal tea."

2

A very small quantity or portion of something.

Example

"The documentary offers a spoonful of humor alongside its serious historical analysis."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While both 'spoonfuls' and 'spoonsful' are recognized plural forms, 'spoonfuls' is overwhelmingly preferred in modern standard English.

• Nearby Words

spoon
spoonbill
spoonfeed
spoonful
spoonlike
sporadic
sporadically

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded since the 14th century in Middle English as 'sponeful', formed from the noun 'spoon' (from Old English 'spōn', meaning a chip or splinter of wood) combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spoonful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spoonful
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