
Spoonful
Measuring ingredient
Used in recipes for precise ingredient amounts.

Please put two spoonfuls of flour into the bowl.
Not for bulk
Spoonful is not used for large amounts; it indicates a smaller, manageable quantity.

Add just a spoonful of oregano for flavor.
Casual cooking
When cooking casually, spoonfuls can be approximate, not exact.

Throw in a spoonful of cinnamon, give or take.
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