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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Cocoa powder contains a small amount of caffeine, around 12 milligrams per tablespoon. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

In reality, the nutty spread is primarily a great source of healthy fats; its protein content is a meager four grams per tablespoon, says Peruvemba. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024

Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tablespoon

• level teaspoon/tablespoon

Kids Definition

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