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spoonful
noun spoon·ful \ˈspün-ˌfu̇l\
: as much as a spoon can hold
plural spoonfuls \-ˌfu̇lz\ also spoons·ful \ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l\
Full Definition of SPOONFUL
: as much as a spoon will hold; specifically : teaspoonful
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First Known Use of SPOONFUL
14th century
Rhymes with SPOONFUL
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SPOONFULS Defined for Kids
spoonful
noun spoon·ful \ˈspün-ˌfu̇l\
plural spoon·fuls \-ˌfu̇lz\ also spoons·ful \ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l\
Definition of SPOONFUL for Kids
: as much as a spoon can hold <a spoonful of sugar>
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