Meaning & Definition of word "Tablespoon"

Tablespoon

/ˈteɪ.bəlˌspuːn/

1. A tablespoon is a large spoon used for serving food or eating, or a unit of measurement equivalent to 15 milliliters.
- Example: She added a tablespoon of sugar to her tea.
2. A unit of volume measurement equal to three teaspoons, commonly used in cooking.
- Example: The recipe calls for two tablespoons of olive oil.
3. An implement resembling a large spoon, often used for serving food.
- Example: He used a tablespoon to serve the soup into bowls.

●The word 'tablespoon' is a combination of 'table' and 'spoon', where 'table' refers to the dining table.

tablespoon of sugar:

A measurement indicating a large amount of sugar typically used in recipes.

a tablespoon full:

Referring to the amount that fills a tablespoon, commonly used in cooking.

heaped tablespoon:

A tablespoon filled above its rim, indicating more than a standard measure.

teaspoon:

A smaller spoon than a tablespoon, typically used for stirring tea or coffee.

measuring spoon:

A spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient, usually for cooking.

Meaning: A large spoon used informally to denote excessive amount.

● Example Sentence: Just take a tablespoon of that mix, it's enough!

Meaning: Used humorously to refer to exaggerated servings.

● Example Sentence: He told me to add a tablespoon, but I think he meant a shovel!