spoon·er 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