soupspoon

noun

Definition of soupspoonnext
as in teaspoon

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Recent Examples of soupspoon After a minute of cooling, a dumpling must be moved with chopsticks to a soupspoon. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018 The handle of a traditional Chinese soupspoon indicated that rather than using readily available pewter cutlery, the workers took extreme care in transporting fragile implements across the globe. — Matt Stirn, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2022
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  1. teaspoon
  2. tablespoon
Noun
  • To maximize the longevity of your hydrangeas, add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of sugar to the vase water.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Heat a teaspoon of neutral oil in a skillet over low-medium heat.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of teaspoon
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  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
  • Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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“Soupspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soupspoon. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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