spoonful

noun

spoon·ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l

plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz

also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l

: as much as a spoon will hold

specifically : teaspoonful

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If the potatoes are too stiff for your liking, add one spoonful of the warm potato water at a time to loosen it up. —

Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Millennials and Gen Zers alike reminisced about snacking on all the things that were not really meant to be snacks at all: spoonfuls of sprinkles, ice cubes, cereal and, yes, even handfuls of grated cheese. —

Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024 Seed + Mill’s is nutty, creamy, earthy—good enough to eat by the spoonful. —

The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024 Chick-fil-A’s new pimento cheese is meant for dipping, spreading and eating by the spoonful. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spoonful