spoonful
/ˈspuːnfʊl/
noun
- 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.
- 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.