teaspoon

noun

tea·spoon | \ ˈtē-ˌspün

, -ˈspün \

Definition of teaspoon

1 : a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring beverages and that holds about one third of a tablespoon

2 : a unit of measure especially in cookery equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon (5 milliliters)

Examples of teaspoon in a Sentence

She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon. He measured the salt with a teaspoon. She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee.

Recent Examples on the Web In a large bowl, whisk together the turmeric, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. — BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2021 In the bowl of a food processor, combine the remaining 1 cup of pistachios, the chopped garlic, rosé, lemon zest and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and process until the pistachios are ground into small pieces. — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021 In a small bowl, stir together the creme fraiche, chives and remaining egg yolk; season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2021 In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, 3 tablespoons of honey, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. — Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2020 Add shrimp, then season with coriander, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, tossing, 1 minute. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2021 Whisk remaining 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Apr. 2021 The spices are premeasured to ½ teaspoon and come in pods, like coffee pods, set onto foldable cards (like a birthday card). — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021 Brush with ¹⁄³ of the remaining butter and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of the salt. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 Mar. 2021

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