Spoonfuls: meaning, definitions and examples

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spoonfuls

 

[ ˈspuːnfəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

ladleful, measure, scoop

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

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,554, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.