Synonyms for spoon
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
Related words
- Word family
- spoodle spoonbill spoonflower spoonful spoonie spoonways spoonwing spoonwise
- Phrases
- spoon mustard greasy spoon shoe spoon silver spoon slipper spoon spoon bread spoon hook spoon lure
- Is a kind of
- cutlery flatware silverware utensil
- Other spellings
- spoom
Forms
- Plural
- spoons → spoonfuls…
Example sentences
- spoonful Better a spoonful of honey than a barrel of vinegar.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| spoon | rising | |
| spoonful | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- spoonful2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spoonful2 = 2 syllables).