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SPOONING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Spooning.

Spooning - as a noun

A piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
containercutleryeating utensil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

As much as a spoon will hold

Example: "He added two spoons of sugar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoonful

Formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face

Spooning - as a verb

Scoop up or take up with a spoon

Example: "Spoon the sauce over the roast"

Snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smooch

Example Sentences

"The couple fell asleep in a comfortable spooning position."
"They spent the whole night spooning and talking about their dreams."
"The embrace of spooning creates a sense of intimacy."
"They fell into a natural spooning position without even realizing it."
"She enjoyed the feeling of his arms around her while spooning."
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Word Game Points

Is SPOONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spooning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPOONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SPOONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spooning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPOONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SPOONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spooning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPOONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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