tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün 
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving
2
: a unit of measure used especially in cookery equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce (15 milliliters)
Examples of tablespoon in a Sentence
She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
Add two tablespoons of flour.
The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk.
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Decorate with remaining 1 tablespoon strawberry powder and nonpareils.
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Whisk together ½ teaspoon pepper, 8 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk and ¾ teaspoon salt.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Whisk together ½ teaspoon pepper, 8 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk and ¾ teaspoon salt.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tablespoon
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tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving food
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ½ fluid ounce (about 15 milliliters)
Medical Definition
tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or ¹/₂ fluid ounce or 15 milliliters
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