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teaspoon
noun tea·spoon \ˈtē-ˌspün, -ˈspün\
: a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring drinks
: a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to 1/6 fluid ounce or 1/3 tablespoon
: the amount that a teaspoon will hold
Full Definition of TEASPOON
1
: a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring beverages and that holds about one third of a tablespoon
2
: a unit of measure especially in cookery equal to 1⁄6 fluid ounce or 1⁄3 tablespoon (5 milliliters)
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First Known Use of TEASPOON
1686
Rhymes with TEASPOON
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TEASPOON Defined for Kids
teaspoon
noun tea·spoon \ˈtē-ˌspün\
Definition of TEASPOON for Kids
1
: a small spoon used especially for stirring drinks
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to 1⁄6 fluid ounce or 1⁄3 tablespoon (about 5 milliliters)
Medical Dictionary
teaspoon
noun tea·spoon \ˈtē-ˌspün, -ˈspün\
Medical Definition of TEASPOON
: a unit of measure equal to 1⁄6 fluid ounce or 1⁄3 tablespoon or 5 milliliters
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