wooden spoon

wood·en spoon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [woo d-n spoon]
- /ˈwʊd n spun/
- /ˈwʊdn spuːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woo d-n spoon]
- /ˈwʊd n spun/

Definitions of wooden spoon words

countable noun wooden spoon A wooden spoon is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in cooking. It is made of wood and has a long handle. 0
countable noun wooden spoon If someone gets the wooden spoon, they come last in a race or competition. 0
noun wooden spoon a booby prize, esp in sporting contests 0
noun wooden spoon A spoon made from wood, commonly used in food preparation. 0
noun wooden spoon (Idiomatic) An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition. 0
noun wooden spoon (Cambridge University, slang, dated) The last junior optime who takes a university degree. 0

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wooden spoon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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