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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That can mean having about a cup of plain Greek yogurt with half a cup of berries and a tablespoon of chia seeds; oatmeal with chia, flax, or hemp seeds or berries; or whole grain sourdough bread with half an avocado.
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Korin Miller, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Increase the speed to high and add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and beat until the whites form stiff peaks, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Hot Toddy 1 jigger lemon juice 1 jigger whiskey
2 tablespoons honey
Add and mix in a cup and finish filling with boiling water.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Korin Miller, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Increase the speed to high and add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and beat until the whites form stiff peaks, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Hot Toddy 1 jigger lemon juice 1 jigger whiskey
2 tablespoons honey
Add and mix in a cup and finish filling with boiling water.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tablespoon
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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