Wooden-spoon definition

A spoon made from wood, commonly used in food preparation.
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(idiomatic) An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.
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(Cambridge University, slang, dated) The last junior optime who takes a university degree.
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(US, college, slang, dated) The lowest appointee of the junior year; sometimes, one especially popular in his class, without reference to scholarship. Formerly, it was a custom for classmates to present to this person a wooden spoon with formal ceremonies.
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Noun

Singular:
wooden-spoon
Plural:
wooden-spoons

Wooden-spoon Sentence Examples

  • The unattended pan contained a wooden spoon which caught alight causing smoke to activate the smoke alarm.

  • Romantic desserts Delectable desserts for sweet seduction are barely a streaked apron and a licked wooden spoon away from your delight...

  • Now give the shredded paper a good stir with a wooden spoon.

  • Now mix to a dough, starting with a wooden spoon also use your hands.

  • Add rum, sugar and lime juice and gently crush the mixture with a wooden spoon or mallet to release the flavor of the mint leaves.

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