Spoon

usgb/spuːn/
noun

A tool used for eating, stirring, and serving food. It has a handle and a small, shallow, round part at one end.

Please pass me a spoon to eat my soup.
Visual representation of "spoon" - A tool used for eating, stirring, and serving food. It has a handle and a small, shallow, round part at one end.

Often appears as...

  • teaspoon
  • tablespoon
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Visual representation of "spoon"
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Utensil Types

Spoons come in various sizes for different uses, such as teaspoons for stirring drinks.

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Could you hand me the teaspoon for my tea?
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Cultural Variance

In some cultures, spoons are the primary utensil, used more than forks or knives.

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In Korea, it's common to eat rice with a spoon.
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Material Matter

Spoons can be made of metal, wood, plastic, and even disposable material.

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I prefer wooden spoons for cooking as they don't scratch pans.
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