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verb

Definition of spoonnext
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

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spoon

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noun

ˈspün How to pronounce spoon (audio)
as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

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Recent Examples of spoon
Verb
Divide the chicken mixture in half and spoon over the lettuce. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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Cook gently for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Cook, undisturbed, 5 seconds, then stir in a circular motion with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon until curds are just set, about 30 seconds more. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoon
  1. scoop
  2. ladle
Verb
  • The Jags cut him last year, and Cincinnati quickly scooped him up for the practice squad.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • My child can spend hours scooping beans and pouring them between the plates.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Stir constantly, adding small ladles of the cooking water, spoonfuls of creme fraiche, and perhaps more lemon zest, until the sauce emulsifies and thickens.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Can't wait to grab me a ladle and dig into a nice bowl of rum punch this weekend.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of ladle

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