spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /

NOUN

dose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

application dosage lot measure measurement prescription quantity shot

STRONG

dram draught fill fix hit nip potion share slug

NOUN

taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit bite touch

STRONG

appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sampling sip sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink

WEAK

canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

lot

Example Sentences

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Chipotles in adobo bring smoke, spice and richness in a single spoonful.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Each spoonful shifts depending on what you catch — creamy, bright, herby, crisp.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A spoonful stirred into chicken salad for something creamier without the weight.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

He wasn’t hungry even though the previous spoonful was sweetly delicious.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young