Definitions of spoonfeeding
-
teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought
-
type of:
-
instruction, pedagogy, teaching
the profession of a teacher
-
instruction, pedagogy, teaching
-
feeding someone (as a baby) from a spoon
-
type of:
-
alimentation, feeding
the act of supplying food and nourishment
-
alimentation, feeding
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘spoonfeeding'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up spoonfeeding for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
