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spoonsful

 

[ spuːnzfʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking measurement

The term 'spoonsful' refers to the quantity that a spoon can hold. It is commonly used in cooking and baking to specify the amount of an ingredient required for a recipe. Typically, this can denote both tablespoon (tbsp) and teaspoon (tsp) measurements, although it’s usually associated with larger quantities. Understanding the concept of spoonsful is essential for accurate food preparation and can greatly affect the outcome of a dish.

Synonyms

measures, spoonfuls

Examples of usage

  • Add two spoonsful of sugar.
  • Stir in three spoonsful of olive oil.
  • You will need five spoonsful for the dressing.
  • The recipe calls for a spoonsful of vanilla extract.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoonsful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colheres cheias

🇮🇳 चम्मच भर

🇩🇪 Löffel voll

🇮🇩 sendok penuh

🇺🇦 ложки повні

🇵🇱 łyżki pełne

🇯🇵 スプーン一杯

🇫🇷 cuillères pleines

🇪🇸 cucharadas colmadas

🇹🇷 kaşık dolusu

🇰🇷 숟가락 가득

🇸🇦 ملاعق مليئة

🇨🇿 lžíce plné

🇸🇰 lyžice plné

🇨🇳 满勺

🇸🇮 žlice polne

🇮🇸 skammtar full

🇰🇿 қасық толы

🇬🇪 კოვზები სავსე

🇦🇿 xörəklər dolu

🇲🇽 cucharadas llenas

Etymology

The term 'spoonful' has its roots in the combination of 'spoon' and 'full'. The word 'spoon' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Old French 'espoon', which also has Germanic origins related to similar words in languages like Dutch and German. The suffix 'ful' adds the sense of capacity or amount, indicating how much a spoon can contain when filled. Over time, 'spoonful' became a standard measurement in culinary contexts. The plural form 'spoonsful' is used to express multiple quantities, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurements in cooking. This linguistic evolution reflects the practical needs of food preparation and the way language adapts to incorporate common practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,608, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.