1. a utensil with a shallow bowl and handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food

1. to lift, move, or serve with a spoon
2. to lie close together in a curved position
Usage: informal

Examples

• She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.
• He ate his cereal with a large spoon.
• The baby learned to hold a spoon by herself.
• Please spoon the sauce over the pasta.
• She spooned the ice cream into bowls.
• The couple spooned on the couch while watching TV.
• I need a teaspoon to measure the vanilla extract.