teaspoon

noun

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as in tablespoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt; process until pureed. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 Remove the butter when it is melted but not brown, and whisk in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Add the spinach, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper, and stir until incorporated, about 30 seconds. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Even a teaspoon of water is sufficient for Aedes aegypti to reproduce, according to Robles. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 12-inch high-sided skillet over medium.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 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
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