soup spoon
Definition
Noun: A large spoon with a rounded bowl, specifically designed for eating soup.
Usage
A "soup spoon" is a piece of cutlery used at the table. It is larger than a teaspoon but typically smaller than a serving spoon. Its rounded, deep bowl is shaped to efficiently hold liquid.
Examples
- Please pass me a soup spoon; this teaspoon is too small.
- The formal place setting included a soup spoon to the right of the knife.
- She sipped the broth directly from the soup spoon.
Advanced Usage
- "Tablespoon" vs. "Soup Spoon": In modern usage, especially in American English, the term "tablespoon" is often used interchangeably with "soup spoon" when referring to the larger spoon in a place setting. However, strictly speaking, a "tablespoon" can also be a unit of measurement or a serving spoon.
- The recipe calls for one tablespoon of salt. (Here, it is a unit of measure.)
- He ate his cereal with a tablespoon. (Here, it is likely being used to mean a soup spoon.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tablespoon (n): 1. A large spoon for serving food or eating. 2. A unit of volume in cooking (approx. 15 ml).
- Ladle (n): A long-handled spoon with a deep bowl, used for serving soup or stew from a pot.
- Spoon (n): The general utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle.
Synonyms
- Tablespoon (in the context of cutlery)
- Cream soup spoon (a specific, round-bowled type)
Notes
The "soup spoon" is a specific type of spoon within the broader category of spoons. Its design is functionally linked to consuming liquid-based dishes.
Noun
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a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup
