soupspoon
/'su:pspu:n/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup: A soupspoon is a type of spoon specifically designed for consuming soup. It typically has a rounder and deeper bowl than a standard teaspoon or dessert spoon to hold liquid more effectively.
Usage
- The primary function of a soupspoon is for eating liquid-based foods like soup, broth, or stew.
- It is commonly part of a formal place setting, placed to the right of the dinner plate, often to the right of other spoons.
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Examples
- Noun:
- She carefully selected a silver soupspoon from the drawer.
- The recipe suggests serving the bisque with a dollop of cream and a soupspoon on the side.
- He realized he was using a soupspoon to eat his dessert, which felt a bit awkward.
Advanced Usage
- "To be born with a silver soupspoon in one's mouth": A playful variation of the idiom "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth," implying someone is born into great wealth and privilege.
- He acts like he was born with a silver soupspoon in his mouth, never having worked a day in his life.
Variants and Related Words
- Tablespoon (n): A larger spoon used for serving or sometimes for eating.
- Teaspoon (n): A smaller spoon used for stirring tea or coffee or for eating desserts.
- Ladle (n): A large, long-handled spoon with a deep bowl for serving soup or stew from a pot.
- Spoon (n): The general category of utensils to which a soupspoon belongs.
Synonyms
- Soup spoon: The most direct and common synonym, often written as two words.
- Cream soup spoon: A specific type of soupspoon, sometimes slightly smaller, for cream-based soups.
Related Phrases
- Set of spoons: Refers to a collection that often includes a soupspoon.
- The antique set of spoons was missing its soupspoon.
- Soup course: The part of a meal where a soupspoon is used.
- During the soup course, remember to spoon the soup away from you.
Noun
- a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup