teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Kanwal recommends applying at least 1 ounce of sunscreen to your body and 1 teaspoon to your face. Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Apr. 2026 Add onion, 2 tablespoons broth, and remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026 For instance, this classic almond cake uses just ¼ teaspoon of extract plus ground almonds to deliver layers of nutty flavor. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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tablespoon
Noun
  • Start with one tablespoon at a time and drink plenty of water to help prevent bloating or digestive discomfort.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Slice a stick of butter into cubes (1 tablespoon diced into 4 squares is ideal), then freeze for 15 minutes.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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