caddy spoon

noun

1. a small spoon used in taking tea from a storage caddy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caddy spoon¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Now since the sugar bowl was a part of the tea caddy, the use of the caddy spoon or scoop became immediately popular.

From Project Gutenberg

The caudle spoon, perforated or entire, but with a longer handle and smaller bowl than the caddy spoon, was employed to stir the mixture.

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As the caddy was the companion piece of the caddy spoon, so the caudle bowl is associated with the caudle spoon.

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In nearly all the better boxes there was provision for the silver caddy spoon with which to apportion the accustomed supply.

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This second box contained the following articles:—2 silver dessert spoons, a pair of silver sugar tongs, a silver tea caddy spoon, 6 plated forks, 4 knife resters, a cream spoon, 6 Britannia metal tea spoons, a silver watch, a metal watch, a small telescope, 2 cloak fastenings, 11 pencils, a pen case with pieces of sealing wax, 2 pairs of scissors, 6 chimney ornaments, a boa ring, a chess board, 3 purses with 2l. 1s. 4d.,

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