tablespoon

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Recent Examples of tablespoon Keep in mind that one standard ice cube of lemon juice is about one tablespoon. Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Butter and Margarine Findings presented at Nutrition 2023 showed that people who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia than peers who rarely used it. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Morning Sunshine Crepes Whisk 1/2 cup each white and whole wheat flour, 2 eggs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 cup of nonfat milk until the batter is thin. Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026 Using an electric mixer, whip the cream and 1 tablespoon reduced Amaretto together until just starting to get stiff. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tablespoon
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teaspoon
Noun
  • While the pork is browning, in a large bowl, combine the peaches with 1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice and 1 tablespoon oil.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Start with 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon each of cardamom and ginger.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablespoon. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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