Spoon (Verb)
Meaning 1
Snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- They loved to spoon on the couch while watching TV together.
- The couple snuggled up in bed, spooning for warmth and comfort.
- After a long day, they would curl up together, spooning into each other's bodies.
- The two friends fell asleep in the back seat of the car, spooning to conserve space.
- Lying side by side in their sleeping bags, they started spooning to stay warm during the camping trip.
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Meaning 2
Scoop up or take up with a spoon; "spoon the sauce over the roast".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Spoon the mashed potatoes into individual serving bowls for a quick and easy presentation.
- She carefully spooned the honey into the tea, ensuring it dissolved smoothly.
- To serve, spoon the sauce over the grilled meat and vegetables.
- Using a large spoon, gently scoop up the floating leaves from the surface of the pond.
- The chef expertly spooned the fluffy scrambled eggs onto the plates.