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spoon

/spuːn/
Meanings

  • A shallow container used for scooping or serving food.

    - "He used a spoon to eat his cereal."
    - "The chef served the pasta using a large spoon."
Pronunciation
  1. /spuːn/



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  2. /spun/



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  3. /spuːn/



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  4. /spun/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with spoon
spoon , moon , june , bloom , room
Homophones
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  1. Spoon () :

  2. Spoonful () :

  3. Spoonsbill () :

Variants
List of all variants of spoon that leads to same result
spoon , spoons , spooned , spooning , spoon-billed , spoon bread , spoon breads , spoon-fed , spoon-feed , spoon-feeding , spoon-feeds , greasy spoon , greasy spoons , runcible spoon , runcible spoons , silver spoon , silver spoons , born with a silver spoon in her mouth , born with a silver spoon in his mouth , born with a silver spoon in one's mouth , born with a silver spoon in their mouth , slotted spoon
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Etymology
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Old English spōne, from spōnan to spoon, probably imitative of the sound made by striking the edge of a spoon.

Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"What is the average size of a spoon in inches?", "answer"=>"The average size of a spoon in inches is about 7 inches in length and 2 inches in width."}

  2. {"question"=>"What is the oldest known use of a spoon in history?", "answer"=>"The oldest known use of a spoon in history dates back to around 30,000 to 25,000 years ago. This early spoon, which was made from the shell of a large freshwater mussel, was discovered in a cave in southwestern France. The spoon, which was carefully crafted and polished, was used by our early human ancestors to scoop up and eat a variety of foods, including shellfish, nuts, and berries."}

Related Concepts
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  1. Scoop: A broad, shallow container, typically with a handle, used for scooping up or serving liquids or semisolids, such as ice cream, soup, or sand.

  2. Tableware: Fancy dishes, cups, plates, and other tableware items used for serving and eating food in a formal or elegant setting, such as a restaurant, hotel, or banquet hall.

Culture
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In various cultures, spoons are used for a variety of purposes. For example, in Chinese culture, spoons are used for eating soups and porridges. In Indian culture, spoons are used for serving and eating various dishes, such as rice, dal, and curries. In European culture, spoons are used for serving and eating various dishes, such as soups, stews, cereals, and desserts.

How to Memorize "spoon"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a spoon in your mind's eye. Imagine the shape of the spoon, its handle, and the curve of the bowl. Picture the spoon in different settings, such as at the table during a meal, or in the kitchen while preparing food. Make the image as vivid and detailed as possible.

  2. associate

    - Associate the image of a spoon with various concepts, ideas, or experiences. For example, you might associate the spoon with memories of eating your favorite foods as a child, or with the smell and taste of a particular dish that you have cooked or enjoyed. Make the associations as vivid and detailed as possible.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonic techniques to help remember the image of a spoon and the various concepts, ideas, or experiences associated with it. For example, you might use the acronym SOAP to help remember the following associations: S for the shape of the spoon, O for the handle, A for the association with memories of eating your favorite foods as a child, and P for the association with the smell and taste of a particular dish that you have cooked or enjoyed. Use the mnemonic technique in a way that makes the associations as vivid and detailed as possible.

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