👉 A spoonful is a small serving of food, typically used to measure and divide portions. It's often used as a unit of measurement in many cultures, particularly in cooking and baking contexts. In American English, "a spoonful" can refer to any small amount of food that is divided into smaller parts, such as a handful of nuts or a slice of cheese. A common use for the term "spoonfuls" includes measuring ingredients or portions in recipes, as well as serving them