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.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Pour 1 generous tablespoon batter into each prepared muffin cup.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Pour 1 generous tablespoon batter into each prepared muffin cup.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tablespoon
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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