Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dessertspoonful
Noun
/dɪˈzɜːrtˌspuːn.fʊl/
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Definition
A measurement equivalent to the amount that can be held in a dessert spoon.
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Examples
- He added two dessertspoonfuls of sugar to the recipe.
- For a sweeter flavor, try adding a dessertspoonful of honey.
- Use a dessertspoonful of the sauce for each serving.
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Meaning
The term refers to the volume or quantity that one would typically scoop with a dessert spoon, commonly used in cooking and serving food.
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Synonyms
- dessert spoon
- spoonful
- serving spoon