Teaspoon

/ˈtiːspuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small spoon used for stirring and serving tea, or for measuring ingredients, typically equivalent to approximately 5 milliliters.

She added a teaspoon of sugar to her tea.

A unit of measurement used in cooking that is equivalent to the volume of a teaspoon.

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla extract.

A utensil with a small bowl and a handle, used for eating, especially soft foods.

He used a teaspoon to eat his yogurt.

From the combination of 'tea' and 'spoon'. The term has been in use since the 17th century.

teaspoonful

The amount that fills a teaspoon.

a teaspoon of

A small amount of something, often used in cooking.

teaspoon measure

A standardized measure equivalent to a teaspoon.

tablespoon

A larger spoon used in cooking, typically holding about 15 milliliters.

dessert spoon

A spoon used for serving or eating dessert, larger than a teaspoon.

A way to refer to a small amount of something.

Just give it a teaspoon more for good measure.

Used informally to refer to a light or trivial effort.

That task was just a teaspoon of work.