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spoons

[spuːnz]

spoons Definition

  • 1a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl, oval or round, at the end of a handle, used in preparing, serving, or eating food
  • 2a measure of volume, especially of liquid, equal to a tablespoonful

Using spoons: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spoons" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She stirred the soup with a spoon.

  • Example

    He measured out two spoons of sugar for his coffee.

spoons Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spoons

Phrases with spoons

  • wealth and privilege inherited from one's family

    Example

    He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to work a day in his life.

  • spoon-feed

    to give someone too much help or information so that they do not have to think or act independently

    Example

    The teacher spoon-fed the students the answers instead of encouraging them to think critically.

  • to be born into poverty

    Example

    She grew up in a small village, born with a wooden spoon, but worked hard to become successful.

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Summary: spoons in Brief

The term 'spoons' [spuːnz] refers to a utensil with a small shallow bowl at the end of a handle, used in preparing, serving, or eating food. It can also refer to a measure of volume, especially of liquid, equal to a tablespoonful. 'Spoons' extends into phrases like 'silver spoon,' denoting wealth and privilege, and 'born with a wooden spoon,' referring to being born into poverty.