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tablespoon
noun ta·ble·spoon \ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün\
: 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
Full 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)
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First Known Use of TABLESPOON
1761
Rhymes with TABLESPOON
TABLESPOON Defined for Kids
tablespoon
noun ta·ble·spoon \ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün\
Definition of TABLESPOON for Kids
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)
Medical Dictionary
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
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