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Definition of spoonnext
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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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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Recent Examples of spoon
Verb
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 Cherry-Cream Swirl Pops These creamy pops evoke the flavors of cherries jubilee—a classic dessert of warm, boozy fruit spooned over ice cream. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
The salsas were served at room temperature in bowls with tortilla chips and spoons. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026 Keep countertops clean while cooking with this playful ceramic spoon rest. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoon
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Verb
  • Jordan Davis of the Eagles leaped and blocked the kick, scooped the ball and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown that sent the Rams to a 33-26 defeat.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Then Marvel took a hike to Disney, which scooped them up for $4 billion in 2009.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The eight-piece set includes a solid spoon, slotted spoon, solid spatula, slotted spatula, pasta fork, deep ladle, meat carving fork, and skimmer to tackle everyday cooking tasks with ease.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Whisking constantly, ladle 2 cups of the hot rice mixture into the bowl with the eggs to temper them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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