Spoonful

/ˈspuːn.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The amount that a spoon can hold, used as a measurement.

She added a spoonful of sugar to her tea.

An indefinite quantity; often used to suggest a small or generous amount.

Just a spoonful of medicine is all you need to feel better.

A serving of food or substance taken with a spoon.

He took a spoonful of the soup and savored the flavor.

Combining 'spoon' with the suffix '-ful' to denote a full quantity of whatever the spoon can hold.

a spoonful of sugar

Something that makes something unpleasant more bearable, typically used in reference to the song lyric about taking medicine.

give a spoonful

To provide a small amount of something, often in context of sharing or giving a helpful suggestion.

spoon

A utensil used for eating or serving food.

measure

A specific quantity of something used for cooking or medicine.

serving

An amount of food or drink intended for one person.

A small but significant amount of something, often used in a context where the quantity is understated.

Just give me a spoonful of your wisdom on this.

In some circles, it can refer to a small but impactful experience or story.

That night was just a spoonful of adventure in my otherwise mundane life.