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Topic: Food

spoil

IPA: /spɔɪl/

KK: /spɔɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become bad or unusable, especially food that has gone bad due to decay.

Example: If you leave the milk out too long, it will spoil.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe goods or property taken from someone, often after a conflict or victory. It can also refer to benefits gained by a winner in a competition or political context.

Example: The general proudly displayed the spoil of war in the museum.

transitive verb

Definition: To damage something or make it less good, often by treating it too kindly or allowing it to go bad.

Example: If you leave the milk out too long, it will spoil.

spoilage

IPA: /ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of food or other items that have gone bad or decayed, often due to improper storage or handling.

Example: The spoilage of the fruits was evident after they were left out in the heat for too long.

spoiled

IPA: /spɔɪld/

KK: /spɔɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has become selfish or demanding because they have been overly pampered, or referring to food that has gone bad and is no longer safe to eat.

Example: The spoiled child always wants more toys and throws tantrums when he doesn't get them.

verb

Definition: To have damaged or ruined something, often by making it unusable or unfit for consumption.

Example: The milk spoiled because it was left out of the fridge for too long.

spongier

IPA: /ˈspʌndʒɪər/

KK: /ˈspʌndʒiər/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft and porous texture that can absorb liquid, more so than something that is spongy.

Example: The cake turned out spongier than I expected, making it very light and fluffy.

spongiest

IPA: /ˈspʌndʒiɪst/

KK: /ˈspʌndʒiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having the most soft and porous texture, similar to a sponge.

Example: The cake was the spongiest I had ever tasted, light and fluffy.

spongily

IPA: /ˈspʌndʒɪli/

KK: /ˈspʌndʒɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is soft and full of holes, similar to a sponge.

Example: The cake was spongily baked, making it light and fluffy.

sponginess

IPA: /ˈspʌndʒɪnəs/

KK: /ˈspʌndʒɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being soft and able to absorb liquid, similar to a sponge.

Example: The sponginess of the cake made it very light and fluffy.

spongy

IPA: /ˈspʌndʒi/

KK: /ˈspʌn.dʒi/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft and elastic texture, similar to a sponge, often able to absorb liquids.

Example: The cake turned out spongy and light, making it perfect for dessert.

spoon

IPA: /spuːn/

KK: /spun/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cuddle closely with someone, often in a romantic or affectionate way, resembling the way spoons fit together.

Example: They love to spoon on the couch while watching movies.

noun

Definition: A kitchen tool with a round, shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, serving, or cooking food.

Example: She used a spoon to stir the soup.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or scoop something up using a spoon or in a manner similar to using a spoon.

Example: She spooned the rice onto the plate carefully.

spoonful

IPA: /ˈspuːn.fʊl/

KK: /ˈspuːnˌfʊl/

noun

Definition: The quantity of something that can be held in a spoon, often used to measure food or liquid.

Example: She added a spoonful of sugar to her tea.

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