Definition

1. 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

1. a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup