Phrase guide

sugar spoon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A spoon used for serving granulated sugar from a sugar bowl, often with a wider head than most other types of spoon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a spoon for serving sugar; often made in the shape of a seashell

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sugar shell

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spoon

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sokerilusikka — type of spoon
  • French: cuillère à sucre — type of spoon
  • German: Zuckerlöffel — type of spoon
  • Turkish: şeker kaşığı — type of spoon