SPOON Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

spoon 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spoon

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

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fill
pour

spoon

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noun

ˈspün

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

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Related Stories Entertainment marketers once closely guarded their marketing materials and spooned out their campaigns with tactical precision on timing and platforms. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 For the third Chelsea goal, via Neto, Harry Wilson’s half-pass-half-tackle was spooned to an unmarked Palmer in the centre. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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If the cookies have overspread or are misshapen, use a spoon to push the cookie edge toward the center to finesse their shape. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Things that can be eaten with one hand, a spoon, sometimes fork, never a knife. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoon

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On special teams, Clemson forced a fumble on a kickoff that safety Kylon Griffin scooped and scored a TD and kicker Nolan Hauser hit three field goals including a career long 59 yarder in the final minute before halftime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Mongolia’s Zogsool, directed by Sakhya Byamba, won four awards in the festival’s Vision section, including the Vision of Jiseok Award, while Full Moon from Korea’s Jeong Jihye scooped three awards.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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