spoonful

Example Sentences

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A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

This is where the soup comes fully into focus, each spoonful shifting slightly depending on what you catch.

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

He scooped up a spoonful of rice and said something to Mom in Farsi, who shook her head and answered in Farsi too.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram