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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One tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil provides about 119 calories.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Stir in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of the reserved strawberry juice.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Sprinkle the top of the cake with 2 tablespoons sugar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Scatter 1 tablespoon of blueberries to the top of each muffin.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Stir in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of the reserved strawberry juice.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
Sprinkle the top of the cake with 2 tablespoons sugar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Scatter 1 tablespoon of blueberries to the top of each muffin.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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 11 May. 2025.
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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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