Spoonfuls: meaning, definitions and examples
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spoonfuls
[ ˈspuːnfəlz ]
quantity measurement
A spoonful refers to the amount of a substance that can be held by a spoon. This measurement is often used in cooking and baking to indicate how much of an ingredient should be added to a recipe. It can also be utilized in medicine when measuring out dosages of liquid medications. Typically, a standard spoonful is assumed to be either a tablespoon or a teaspoon, depending on the context. Understanding the size of a spoonful can be crucial for both accurate cooking and proper medication dosing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Add two spoonfuls of sugar to the coffee.
- The recipe calls for three spoonfuls of flour.
- She took a large spoonful of the sauce.
- He measured out a spoonful of medicine.
- Mix in a spoonful of salt.
Translations
Translations of the word "spoonfuls" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colheres cheias
🇮🇳 चम्मच भर
🇩🇪 Löffel voll
🇮🇩 sendok penuh
🇺🇦 ложки
🇵🇱 łyżki
🇯🇵 スプーン一杯
🇫🇷 cuillères pleines
🇪🇸 cucharadas
🇹🇷 kaşık dolusu
🇰🇷 숟가락 가득
🇸🇦 ملاعق مملوءة
🇨🇿 lžíce plné
🇸🇰 lyžice plné
🇨🇳 勺满
🇸🇮 žlice polne
🇮🇸 skeiðarfull
🇰🇿 қасық толы
🇬🇪 კოვზები სავსე
🇦🇿 qaşıq dolusu
🇲🇽 cucharadas
Etymology
The term 'spoonful' has its origins in the combination of the word 'spoon' and the suffix '-ful', which denotes quantity. The word 'spoon' itself originates from the Old English term 'spōn', which referred to a wooden implement used for scooping and serving food. This lineage can be traced back to Proto-Germanic roots, while the '-ful' suffix comes from Old English 'folla', meaning 'a full quantity of'. Hence, the creation of 'spoonful' encapsulates both the object and its capacity in a single term. The expression has been in use since at least the 16th century, as cooking and domestic tasks started becoming more formalized and measured. It reflects a period when standardized measurements became important for recipes and food preparation, allowing for consistency in cooking practices across various cultures.