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Spoon

🇬🇧 UK /["/spuːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/spuːn/"]/

Meaning of Spoon

a tool that has a handle with a shallow bowl at the end, used for mixing, serving and eating food

In simple words: A small, round tool used for eating or serving food.

Spoon in a sentence

• a plastic/metal spoon
• a soup spoon
• Wait until the chocolate melts completely, stirring with a spoon.
• Press the top down gently with the back of a spoon.
• Thai food is eaten with a spoon.
• I stirred my coffee with the sugar spoon.
• The children argued over who should lick the spoon.
• a 5 ml measuring spoon
• two spoons of sugar

How to use Spoon

Use 'spoon' when referring to the utensil for eating or serving liquids and soft foods. Avoid using it in formal settings when discussing kitchenware in detail.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a small 'spoon' that fits in your hand, like a 'key' to unlock tasty soups.

Related words

Collocations with Spoon

• slotted
• serving
• soup
• pick up
• put down
• hold
• spoon of
• slotted
• serving
• soup
• pick up
• put down
• hold
• spoon of

Synonyms for Spoon

• utensil
• scoop
• ladle

Opposites of Spoon

• fork
• knife

Common mistakes with Spoon

• Confusing 'spoon' with 'fork' as they serve different purposes.
• Using 'spoon' to describe larger utensils when it only refers to small ones.

Frequently asked questions about Spoon

What does Spoon mean?

A small, round tool used for eating or serving food.

What is the definition of Spoon?

a tool that has a handle with a shallow bowl at the end, used for mixing, serving and eating food

How do you use Spoon in a sentence?

a plastic/metal spoon

Can you give another example of Spoon?

a soup spoon

What are synonyms for Spoon?

Common alternatives include utensil, scoop, ladle.

What is the opposite of Spoon?

Opposite meanings include fork, knife.

What words go with Spoon?

It commonly pairs with slotted, serving, soup, pick up, put down, hold, spoon of, slotted, serving, soup, pick up, put down, hold, spoon of.

What are common mistakes when using Spoon?

Confusing 'spoon' with 'fork' as they serve different purposes. Using 'spoon' to describe larger utensils when it only refers to small ones.

How do you pronounce Spoon?

US: /["/spuːn/"]/, UK: /["/spuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Spoon?

Use 'spoon' when referring to the utensil for eating or serving liquids and soft foods. Avoid using it in formal settings when discussing kitchenware in detail.

What CEFR level is Spoon?

"Spoon" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.