spoon
word
Definition
A spoon is a small tool with a round or oval bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating, serving, or mixing food. It can also refer to the amount that fits in a spoon, as in cooking.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'a spoonful of sugar', 'tea spoon/teaspoon', 'table spoon/tablespoon', and 'wooden spoon'. In everyday English, 'spoon' is usually the general utensil, while cooking often uses the measure words 'teaspoon' and 'tablespoon'. As a verb, 'spoon' can also mean to feed with a spoon or to lie very close together, but the noun is much more common.
Example Sentences
I need a spoon for my soup.
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She put one spoon of sugar in her tea.
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The baby eats with a small spoon.
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Can you grab me a clean spoon from the kitchen?
natural
Don't use that metal spoon on the pan; it'll scratch it.
natural
I only had a few bites, but somehow I still finished the whole tub with a spoon.
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