An informal metaphor for chronic illness or disability that uses "spoons" to represent the finite units of physical and mental energy that a person has available for daily tasks.

Alternative form of tablespoon

plural of spoon bread

A smaller version of the teaspoon, intended for use with the small type of coffee cup or demitasse.

(chiefly Britain, games) A race in which competitors must carry an egg on a small spoon and race to the finish line without dropping the egg.

(US, slang) An expression of disgust.

plural of egg and spoon race

Any insect of the family Nemopteridae.

plural of spoon-winged lacewing

Synonym of champagne socialist