I. ˈspünə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: spoon (III) + -er
1. : one that uses a spoon implement
spooners being rapid professional handlers of the shovel — Saturday Review
2. : one that makes love by spooning
II. ˈspünə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: spoon (I) + -er (II)
: a container that is designed to hold extra teaspoons and forms part of a 19th century table service