spoonful

/ˈspuːnfʊl/
noun
  1. The amount that a spoon can hold, used as a unit of measure, especially in cooking or medicine.
    • The doctor said to take a spoonful of cough syrup every four hours.
    • She measured out a spoonful of flour for the recipe.
    • Add one spoonful of sugar to the tea.
  2. A small amount of something, often used figuratively.
    • A spoonful of humor can make bad news easier to hear.
    • He added a spoonful of kindness to every conversation.
    • Just a spoonful of patience will help you finish the task.
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