Meaning & Definition of Spoon in English
English⟶
Spoon
/spun/
noun
1. A piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
- Used to stir or serve or take up food
synonym:
- spoon
2. As much as a spoon will hold
- "He added two spoons of sugar"
synonym:
- spoon,
- spoonful
3. Formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face
synonym:
- spoon
verb
1. Scoop up or take up with a spoon
- "Spoon the sauce over the roast"
synonym:
- spoon
2. Snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others
synonym:
- smooch,
- spoon
Examples of using
The spoon is dirty.
I'm just about to whack you on the ears with a spoon, you monkey.
This spoon is for tea.