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Spooned: meaning, definitions and examples

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spooned

 

[ spuหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Spooned refers to the action of two people lying close together while facing the same direction, often with one person's back against the other's front. This act creates a sense of intimacy and warmth between the individuals. It is commonly associated with affectionate relationships and comfort. The term can also refer to the positioning of objects or food in a spoon-like manner.

Synonyms

cuddled, embraced, nestled

Examples of usage

  • They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
  • The children spooned their ice cream into bowls.
  • The couple enjoyed a quiet night in, spooning in bed.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking term

In culinary terms, spooned can describe the action of serving a portion of food with a spoon. This method is often used to portion out liquids, sauces, or other food items that can be easily lifted with a spoon. It is a common practice in both professional kitchens and home cooking.

Synonyms

dished, ladled, served

Examples of usage

  • He spooned the soup into bowls for dinner.
  • She spooned the sauce over the pasta.
  • They spooned the batter into the cupcake pans.

Translations

Translations of the word "spooned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเฅเคฎเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรถffeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sendok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚yลผka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuillรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuchara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆŸ๊ฐ€๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุนู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lลพรญce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lyลพica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹บๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพlica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skeiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™lib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuchara

Etymology

The word 'spoon' originates from the Old English word 'spลn', which means a chip or splinter of wood. The term evolved over time, and by the late Middle English period, it referred specifically to a utensil used for eating or serving food. The verb form 'spooned' comes from the action associated with using a spoon, leading to its usage in both affectionate contexts and culinary settings. The broader application of the term reflects how language evolves and adapts to describe various actions and relationships, often representing warmth, care, and sharing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,938 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.