Tablespoon

/ˈteɪ.bəlˌspuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tablespoon is a large spoon used for serving food or eating, or a unit of measurement equivalent to 15 milliliters.

She added a tablespoon of sugar to her tea.

A unit of volume measurement equal to three teaspoons, commonly used in cooking.

The recipe calls for two tablespoons of olive oil.

An implement resembling a large spoon, often used for serving food.

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.

A large spoon used informally to denote excessive amount.

Just take a tablespoon of that mix, it's enough!

Used humorously to refer to exaggerated servings.

He told me to add a tablespoon, but I think he meant a shovel!