How to Use teaspoon in a Sentence

teaspoon

noun
  • He measured the salt with a teaspoon.
  • She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon.
  • She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee.
  • Add the oil to the skillet, then the scallion and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Rub the pork all over with the cumin and 11/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Add 1 cup of uncooked rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 11 Jan. 2023
  • To make a cup of tea, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of the tea blend in a tea strainer.
    Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
  • Add the water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pulse to form a smooth mixture.
    Jim Webster, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Add half the oil, then stir in the shallot and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Transfer to a large bowl, add the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the sugar, and toss well.
    Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Hand your date a teaspoon to start the process of digging out, and send them a link to Debtorsanonymous.org.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Pour about 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the dough and use your hands to rub it all over.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
  • Then, stir in a teaspoon of the powder and apply to your hair.
    Corein Carter, Allure, 13 June 2021
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in an 8-inch sauté pan set over low heat.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Add 4 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
    Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN, 1 Sep. 2021
  • But a little goes a long way, so do it a teaspoon at a time.
    John Frank, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Place a heavy teaspoon of the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Pour 3 to 4 oz in a heat safe cup and stir in 1 teaspoon Thai tea powder.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cover with water and add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
    Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Season both sides of steak with 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper.
    Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Grease an 8-inch square cake pan with the 1 teaspoon butter and set aside.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Add 1 teaspoon cream of tartar and whisk again by hand.
    USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2022
  • In a jar with a lid combine the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2021
  • Make it: Drizzle 1/2 cup shelled edamame with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
    Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Add cream and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and whisk until well combined.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • To a large pot, add the oil, garlic, carrot, celery, onion, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
    Katie Parla, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Add the broth, 1 cup water, and ¾ teaspoon black pepper, then bring to a boil.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Season the onion and garlic with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Stir together salt, black pepper, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a small bowl.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024

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