spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /

NOUN

dose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

application dosage lot measure measurement prescription quantity shot

STRONG

dram draught fill fix hit nip potion share slug

NOUN

taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit bite touch

STRONG

appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sampling sip sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink

WEAK

canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

lot

Example Sentences

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A spoonful should hold together — but only just.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A spoonful stirred into chicken salad for something creamier without the weight.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

But somebody in my party would always have something spicy and I can have a spoonful to add to mine.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Even at Swanburne, a birthday girl might sometimes get a spoonful of jam in her porridge.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood