wooden spoon
The term "wooden spoon" can refer to a common kitchen utensil or a symbolic award for finishing last in a competition.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(common)A utensil made of wood used for stirring, mixing, or serving food.
Example
- She used a wooden spoon to stir the soup.
B2Sports
(informal)A humorous or ironic prize given to the person or team that finishes last in a competition.
Example
- Our team received the wooden spoon after losing all our matches.
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