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tablespoon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈteɪbəlspuːn/

Forms: tablespoons

tablespoon means: A cooking measure of about fifteen millilitres, or three teaspoons in many countries.

noun

COOKING MEASUREA2

A cooking measure of about fifteen millilitres, or three teaspoons in many countries.

  • Add a tablespoon of oil.
  • The recipe needs two tablespoons of sugar.
  • Measure one level tablespoon of flour.

How to use it: a tablespoon of something (Stir in a tablespoon of honey.)

Similar words: tablespoonful, tbsp, tbs, f℥ss

Common phrases: tablespoon of something, one tablespoon, level tablespoon

LARGE SPOONA2

A large spoon used for eating food from a bowl.

  • He ate soup with a tablespoon.
  • The tablespoons are in the kitchen drawer.
  • She placed a tablespoon beside each bowl.

Similar words: dessertspoon

Common phrases: silver tablespoon, eat with a tablespoon, large tablespoon

Questions about tablespoon

What does tablespoon mean?

A cooking measure of about fifteen millilitres, or three teaspoons in many countries.

What is tablespoon in other languages?

Türkçe: yemek kaşığı · Español: cucharada · Français: cuillère à soupe · Deutsch: Esslöffel · Italiano: cucchiaio · 日本語: 大さじ

How do you pronounce tablespoon?

It is pronounced /ˈteɪbəlspuːn/.

How do you use tablespoon in a sentence?

Add a tablespoon of oil. The recipe needs two tablespoons of sugar.

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