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teaspoon

noun

Definition of teaspoonnext
as in tablespoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Make a well, and add the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup warm (almost hot) water. — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Sep. 2026 Arrange on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon fine salt and let stand 30 minutes. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 And many people feel a teaspoon of honey or perhaps tea with honey can soothe a scratchy throat. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 What mad honey does to the human body When a human eats more than about a teaspoon of this honey, the toxin interferes with how the heart muscle generates its electrical signals. — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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tablespoon
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  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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