tablespoon

ta·ble·spoon

noun \ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün\

Definition of TABLESPOON

1

: a large spoon used especially for serving

2

: a unit of measure used especially in cookery equal to ¹⁄₂ fluid ounce (15 milliliters)

Examples of TABLESPOON

1. She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
2. Add two tablespoons of flour.
3. The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk.

First Known Use of TABLESPOON

1761

Rhymes with TABLESPOON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon