spoon

[spuːn]

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A spoon is a utensil used for eating.

When we talk about using a spoon, it's usually referring to eating soup, cereal, or other soft foods. We use spoons to scoop up food and bring it to our mouths. Sometimes we might need to stir our food with a spoon before taking a bite. Spoons come in different sizes and shapes, but their main job is always the same - to help us eat comfortably.

How common is "spoon"?

Word spoon is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.
A measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful.
A wooden-headed golf club with moderate loft, similar to the modern three wood.
An oar.
A type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon.
A spoon excavator.
A simpleton, a spooney.
A safety handle on a hand grenade, a trigger.
A metaphoric unit of energy available to cope with problems.

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verb

To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
Example: Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate.
To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.
(of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.
To hit (the ball) weakly, pushing it with a lifting motion, instead of striking with an audible knock.
To fish with a concave spoon bait.
To catch by fishing with a concave spoon bait.

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Real examples of "spoons" in context

A Bidding War Breaks Out During Scrub Daddy's Pitch | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global

Entertainment

That cleans spoons, knives, forks, spatulas,

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even large serving spoons on both sides at the same time.

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Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

that in. Yep. So a couple of spoons, please. Shit. My groin's fucking piping hot now as well.

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