1
: a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring beverages and that holds about one third of a tablespoon
2
: a unit of measure especially in cookery equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon (5 milliliters)
Examples of teaspoon in a Sentence
She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon.
He measured the salt with a teaspoon.
She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee.
Recent Examples on the Web
Add additional Champagne, 1 teaspoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.
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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
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and sauté garlic, ginger and onion until fragrant.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
To take this supplement, simply mix one teaspoon of powder into at least eight ounces of water, and then drink it immediately—psyllium husk thickens quickly in liquid.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Spoon a heaping ½ teaspoon of jam into each thumbprint.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Add an extra teaspoon for each arm or leg, front and back.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, stir together grated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander and red-pepper flakes.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ginger will add its signature sharp flavor that boasts sweet, peppery and citrusy notes all at once.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and sauté garlic, ginger and onion until fragrant.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
To take this supplement, simply mix one teaspoon of powder into at least eight ounces of water, and then drink it immediately—psyllium husk thickens quickly in liquid.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Spoon a heaping ½ teaspoon of jam into each thumbprint.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Add an extra teaspoon for each arm or leg, front and back.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, stir together grated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander and red-pepper flakes.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ginger will add its signature sharp flavor that boasts sweet, peppery and citrusy notes all at once.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaspoon. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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teaspoon
noun
tea·spoon
ˈtē-ˌspün 
-ˈspün
1
: a small spoon used especially for eating soft foods and stirring beverages
2
: a unit of measure used especially in cooking equal to ⅙ fluid ounce or ⅓ tablespoon (about 5 milliliters)
Medical Definition
teaspoon
noun
tea·spoon
ˈtē-ˌspün, -ˈspün
: a unit of measure equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon or 5 milliliters
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