spoon

Example Sentences

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The Wagners relocated to Houston, and in 1928 Mary Kay’s mother opened a greasy spoon, where she worked seven days a week, leaving her 10-year-old daughter in charge at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

You want something that sits up in the spoon, not something that sighs into a puddle.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Wales, who look set to finish with the annual rugby contest's wooden spoon having lost all four games in the tournament so far, are looking for a first home victory against Italy since 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

I break grilled sourdough, dip a bit then a lot, doing a side dance with the spoon.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Ivan grabbed at where the spoon had struck him and looked back at the kitchen, searching for who had thrown the spoon.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack