spoon
UK: spuːn | US: spuːn
n. a utensil with a shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food
vt. to lift or move something with a spoon
The word "spoon" originates from Old English spōn, meaning "chip of wood" or "splinter," reflecting early spoons carved from wood. By the 14th century, it evolved to specifically denote the eating utensil. Its Germanic root spēn- (related to "chip") connects to the original material used. The modern meaning solidified as spoons transitioned to metal/ceramic, retaining the core function of a shallow-bowled tool.
She stirred her tea with a silver spoon.
He spooned soup into his mouth carefully.
The chef used a wooden spoon to mix the batter.
Can you spoon the jam onto the toast?
Babies often learn to eat with a small plastic spoon.