Definition of spoon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eatingutensil with a shallow bowl and handle
- She used a spoon to eat her soup.
2.
cookingimplement for stirring food during preparation
- He stirred the sauce with a wooden spoon.
3.
measurementamount that fits into a spoon
- Add a spoon of sugar to the tea.
4.
fishing lureTECH. spoon-shaped piece of metal used in fishingTECH.
- He attached a shiny spoon to his fishing line to attract fish..
5.
- She only has a few spoons left today.
6.
militaryTECH. US safety handle on a hand grenadeTECH. US
- The soldier released the spoon before throwing the grenade.
7.
- Don't be such a spoon, think before you act.
8.
sportsDated UK former name for a No. 3 wood in golfDated UK
- He used a spoon for the long shot.
Verb
1.
foodtr. serve or transfer with a small bowl-ended utensiltr.
- She spooned the soup into bowls.
2.
- They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
3.
sportstr. TECH. hit a ball with a weak lifting motiontr. TECH.
- He spooned the ball over the net.
4.
fishingintr. TECH. fish using a concave lure to catch troutintr. TECH.
- They spent the afternoon spooning for trout.
Images of spoon
utensil with a shallow bowl and handle 
implement for stirring food during preparation 
spoon-shaped piece of metal used in fishing 
safety handle on a hand grenade 
former name for a No. 3 wood in golf
Expressions with spoon
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large spoon used for serving
He used a big spoon to serve the soup.
smaller spoon used for stirring or eating
She stirred her coffee with a little spoon..
spoon made from wood for cooking
She used a wooden spoon to stir the soup.
small cheap restaurant serving simple or fried food
We had breakfast at a greasy spoon downtown.
harm health by eating too much or unhealthy food
He is digging his grave with a spoon by eating junk food every day.
accept something very eagerly or enthusiastically
She ate up the story with a spoon, fascinated by every detail.
small, inexpensive restaurant serving fried foods
We had breakfast at a greasy spoon diner downtown.
privilege from being born into a rich family
She never worked, living off her silver spoon.
advise keeping distance when involved with harmful individuals
Remember, if you eat with the devil, you need a very long spoon..
small spoon for stirring coffee in small cups
She used a coffee spoon to stir her espresso.
small spoon used for eating boiled eggs
She used an egg spoon to scoop out the soft yolk.
tool for measuring small ingredient amounts
She used a measuring spoon for the salt.
large spoon used for serving or mixing salads
She used a salad spoon to toss the greens.
large spoon for serving food at table
She used a serving spoon to dish out the pasta.
shallow dish for holding a spoon to keep surfaces clean
Place the spoon on the spoon rest while cooking.
small spoon used for serving sugar
She used a delicate sugar spoon to add sugar to her tea.
kitchen utensil with holes or slots for draining liquids
She used a slotted spoon to remove the boiled eggs from the pot..
spoon with long handle for stirring drinks
She used an iced-tea spoon to stir her lemonade.
soft food suitable for babies or small children
She bought some spoon food for her toddler.
soft bread made from cornmeal served with a spoon
We enjoyed spoon bread with our barbecue.
spoon with serrated edges for cutting and scooping grapefruit
She used a grapefruit spoon to easily eat her morning grapefruit..
large spoon with holes for removing food from liquid
She used a draining spoon to lift the peas from the pot.
explain something in very simple terms
He spoon-feeds the instructions to the new employees.
having a form like a spoon
The leaves are spoon-shaped and glossy.
Origin of spoon
Old English, spōn (chip, splinter)
Terms with spoon included in their meaning
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mixing
move a spoon in a liquid to mix
abr: teaspoon
small spoon used for measuring or stirring
kitchen
deep spoon with long handle for serving liquids
utensil
flat spoon used to serve rice
southern
soft cornmeal bread served with a spoon
vegetable
type of salad green with small, spoon-shaped leaves
catering
style of serving food using fork and spoon
medical
scrape tissue using a small spoon-shaped surgical tool
abr: dessertspoon
spoon used for eating or serving sweet food after meals
serving
the process of moving liquid with a large spoon
utensil
small spoon or scoop
bird
type of duck with a large spoon-shaped bill
cooking
large spoon used for serving soup or stew
utensils
spoon with a tapering handle design
bird
type of duck with a large spoon-shaped bill
kitchen
eating utensil combining spoon and fork features
eating
act of consuming liquid food with a spoon
utensil
large spoon used for serving
coffee utensil
small spoon for stirring coffee in small cups
eating utensil
small spoon used for eating boiled eggs
design
spoon with a bowl for scooping eggs
utensil
smaller spoon used for stirring or eating
salad utensil
large spoon used for serving or mixing salads
dining
large spoon for serving food at table
Examples of spoon in a sentence
The toddler banged the spoon on the table. She handed him a spoon to taste the soup. The chef used a spoon to mix the ingredients. Stir in a spoon of honey. The recipe needs two spoons of flour. He bought a new spoon for his fishing trip.
The tackle box was filled with various spoons. After the meeting, he had no spoons left for chores. Managing stress can take a lot of spoons. He carefully held the spoon before the countdown. The instructor explained the importance of the spoon in training. He acted like a spoon during the meeting, missing all the points. Stop being a spoon and start contributing to the project. The golfer reached for his spoon on the fairway. His spoon shot landed perfectly on the green. He spooned sugar into his coffee. The chef spooned sauce over the dish. They spooned under the stars on a chilly night. Couples often spoon to feel closer and warmer. She accidentally spooned the ball into the air. The player spooned it gently towards the goal. He learned to spoon in the local river. Spoon for bass in the early morning.
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- French:cuillère, verser, ...
- German:Löffel, löffeln, ...
- Italian:cucchiaio, servire con un cucchiaio, ...
- Spanish:cuchara, servir con cuchara, ...
- Portuguese:colher, servir, ...
- Chinese:勺子, 舀, ...
- Japanese:スプーン, よそう, ...
- Arabic:مِلْعَقَة, غَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּף, לְהַגִּישׁ בְּכַף, ...
- Russian:ложка, накладывать ложкой, ...
- Ukrainian:ложка, накладати, ...
- Hindi:चम्मच, डालना, ...
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