spoon

US /spuːn/
UK /spuːn/
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1.

an eating utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl or oval-shaped container at the end of a handle

:
Please pass me a spoon for my soup.
She stirred her coffee with a small spoon.
1.

to scoop or lift with a spoon

:
He carefully spooned the sugar into his tea.
She spooned the mashed potatoes onto each plate.
2.

to lie with one's body curved against another person's body, especially so that one person is behind the other

:
They loved to spoon on the couch while watching movies.
The couple spooned comfortably under the blankets.