tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün 
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 in a Sentence
She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
Add two tablespoons of flour.
The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk.
Recent Examples on the Web
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to pan; tilt to completely coat bottom and slightly up sides.
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Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
While ham rests, add 4 to 6 tablespoons ham juices to remaining one-third of glaze and cook over medium heat until thick but fluid sauce forms.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
While many cooks think of salt in tablespoons, the Flour + Water team recommend ¼ cup for 4 quarts of water.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Use two tablespoons for a light load and four tablespoons for a large or dirty load.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Add the lentils, cinnamon, turmeric and 2 tablespoons salt.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet, then add the carrots.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
If your sauce is grainy, add a few tablespoons warm milk to the sauce and reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally.
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
While ham rests, add 4 to 6 tablespoons ham juices to remaining one-third of glaze and cook over medium heat until thick but fluid sauce forms.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
While many cooks think of salt in tablespoons, the Flour + Water team recommend ¼ cup for 4 quarts of water.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Use two tablespoons for a light load and four tablespoons for a large or dirty load.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Add the lentils, cinnamon, turmeric and 2 tablespoons salt.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet, then add the carrots.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
If your sauce is grainy, add a few tablespoons warm milk to the sauce and reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally.
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving food
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ½ fluid ounce (about 15 milliliters)
Medical Definition
tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or ¹/₂ fluid ounce or 15 milliliters
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