Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tablespoon
noun
/ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːn/
Definition
A tablespoon is a large spoon used for serving food or measuring ingredients in cooking.
Examples
- To make the soup, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
- The recipe calls for one tablespoon of sugar.
- She stirred the mixture with a tablespoon until it was smooth.
Meaning
Often used to refer to a specific unit of measure in cooking, typically equivalent to about 15 milliliters.
Synonyms
- serving spoon
- measuring spoon
