Synonyms for

Spoons

Verb / spu:nz / Another word for spoons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spoons are small utensils used for eating or serving food.

Synonyms & similar words

smooch spoon spoonful utensil cutlery flatware silverware tableware knife fork plate bowl dish cup mug saucer chopsticks spork ladle scoop server tongs whisk

Synonyms by register

Informal

scoops ladles

Literary

silverware eating implements

Antonyms

forks knives cutlery utensils eating tools

Common collocations

  • teaspoon
  • tablespoon
  • soup spoon
  • serving spoon
  • wooden spoon
  • silver spoon
  • spoon feed

Word family

noun spoon
verb spoon

Usage note

While 'spoon' can refer to a utensil, it is also used figuratively, as in 'born with a silver spoon in one's mouth'.

Example sentences

  1. I used a spoon to eat my soup.
  2. Can you pass me the spoons?
  3. We need more spoons for the party.
  4. The spoon was made of silver.
  5. She scooped the ice cream with a spoon.

Quotes

  • "The fork is for eating, the spoon is for fighting." - Old Proverb
  • "The spoon and the letter are tools; one to take food from the bowl, the other to take information off the page." - Arthur Gordon
  • "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." - Mother Teresa

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