Spoonfuls Meaning in English
word · lemma: spoonful
ˈspunˌfʊɫz
SPOON-fuhlz
spˈuːnfəlz
SPOON-fuhlz
Definition
Amounts that fit in a spoon; the plural of 'spoonful.' Used to describe how much of something (like sugar or medicine) you put in with a spoon.
Usage & Nuances
Countable noun—always paired with 'of' (e.g., 'spoonfuls of honey'). Usually refers to food, medicine, or powders. The plural is 'spoonfuls' (not 'spoonsful'). Used in recipes, instructions, or when measuring out small amounts.
Spanish: cucharadasPortuguese (BR): colheres (cheias)Portuguese (PT): colheres (cheias)Chinese (Simplified): 勺Chinese (Traditional): 湯匙Hindi: चम्मच भरArabic: ملاعقBengali: চামচভর্তিRussian: ложкиJapanese: スプーン一杯分Vietnamese: muỗng đầyKorean: 숟가락 가득Turkish: kaşık dolusuUrdu: چمچ بھرIndonesian: sendok penuh
Example Sentences
Add two spoonfuls of sugar to your tea.
basic
The recipe calls for three spoonfuls of oil.
basic
Take two spoonfuls of medicine after dinner.
basic
She stirred in a few spoonfuls of honey to sweeten the oatmeal.
natural
I accidentally put too many spoonfuls of salt in the soup.
natural
He likes to eat his yogurt with big spoonfuls of fruit jam.
natural