Spoon Definition & Meaning

spoon
noun
  1. a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
  2. as much as a spoon will hold; "he added two spoons of sugar"
  3. formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face
verb
  1. scoop up or take up with a spoon; "spoon the sauce over the roast"
  2. snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others

"Spoon" in song lyrics

See how spoon is used in real songs:

  • "I was dippin' so hard that I broke the spoon"
    Aceyalone f/ Big Arch, Casual — Lemme Hear Sumn
  • "My decisions were my own, I'm blessed, and I get fed from a silver spoon"
    Apollo Brown & O.C. — Fantastic
  • "This is dope, put the fire to the hot spoon"
    Baby f/ Boo & Gotti, Keith Murray, Mikkey — Say it Ain't So

Words that rhyme with spoon

Usage tips for "spoon"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spoon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spoon to find words that pair well.

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