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tablespoon



ta·ble·spoon [ ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün]



tablespoon   
noun
[ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün]

Definition of tablespoon

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)



Recent Examples on the Web


//Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, mix 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the vinegar, honey and molasses; season with salt.
— Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Sweet (potato) recipe ideas to try this Thanksgiving," 4 Nov. 2019
//Toss beef strips in remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
— Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Beef: Here's why it's leaner than ever and a source for several nutrients," 2 Nov. 2019
//In food processor, pulse hazelnuts and 2 tablespoons sugar to form fine crumbs. Add butter and pulse to combine.
— The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Chocolate, Hazelnut & Caramel Tart," 1 Nov. 2019
//Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons ghee and add finely chopped parsley and garlic powder.
— Lauren Joskowitz, USA TODAY, "How to make Red Lobster's cheddar biscuits at home," 1 Nov. 2019
//Ghee works best because of its high smoke point!) 12 ounces fresh okra, halved and sliced into long strips vertically 2 tablespoons cornmeal Dollop ghee on a rimmed baking sheet and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
— Callie Blount, al, "How to make perfect oven-fried okra," 24 Sep. 2019
//Ingredients 2 cups raw, shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tablespoons coconut aminos 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder Fine salt to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
— Susan Clotfelter, The Know, "Bored with raisins? Try these 5 “fancy” trail mix recipes," 27 Aug. 2019
//Carefully transfer 3 tablespoons garlic oil from wok to a medium sauté pan.
— Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "The Way We Should Have Been Eating Shrimp All Along," 20 June 2019
//Heat 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
— Washington Post, "We’d eat these garlicky, spiced meatballs and chickpeas on anything," 17 Sep. 2019


First Known Use of tablespoon

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1



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More Definitions fortablespoon

tablespoon

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tablespoon

: a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce or three teaspoons
: the amount that a tablespoon will hold
: a fairly large spoon that is used for serving or eating food

tablespoon

noun
ta·​ble·​spoon | \ ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün \

Kids Definition of tablespoon

1 : a large spoon used mostly for dishing up food
2 : a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce (about 15 milliliters)

tablespoon

noun
ta·​ble·​spoon | \ ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün \

Medical Definition of tablespoon

: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or ¹/₂ fluid ounce or 15 milliliters