Meaning & Definition of Teaspoon in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A spoon that holds approximately 5 milliliters or 4.9 grams of liquid.

  Example Sentence: Add one teaspoon of sugar to your tea.

• Definition: A unit of measurement in cooking, equal to about 5 milliliters.

  Example Sentence: The recipe calls for two teaspoons of salt.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: cucharadita

• French: cuillère à café

• German: Teelöffel

• Russian: чайная ложка

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of teaspoon

• Meaning: A way to refer to a small amount of something.

  Example Sentence: Just give it a teaspoon more for good measure.

• Meaning: Used informally to refer to a light or trivial effort.

  Example Sentence: That task was just a teaspoon of work.