Spoonful

usgb/ˈspuːnfʊl/
noun

The amount that a spoon can hold.

She added a spoonful of sugar to her coffee
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Often appears as...

  • spoonful of sugar
  • spoonful of medicine
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Measuring ingredient

Used in recipes for precise ingredient amounts.

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Please put two spoonfuls of flour into the bowl.
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Not for bulk

Spoonful is not used for large amounts; it indicates a smaller, manageable quantity.

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Add just a spoonful of oregano for flavor.
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Casual cooking

When cooking casually, spoonfuls can be approximate, not exact.

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Throw in a spoonful of cinnamon, give or take.
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