spoonful
Example Sentences
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I blow on a spoonful of soup while Andre stands to make his announcement.
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If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.
From Salon
While he was trying to say that, but saying "Phhhfft" instead, she gave him another spoonful.
From Literature
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Start with what asks the least of you: a spoonful, a sip, a slice, a bite.
From Salon
I offer her a spoonful of cereal, but she shakes her head no.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.