dessertspoon

American  

[dih-zurt-spoon] / dɪˈzɜrtˌspun /

noun

1. a spoon intermediate in size between a tablespoon and a teaspoon, used in eating certain desserts.

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dessertspoon British  

/ dɪˈzɜːtˌspuːn /

noun

1. a spoon intermediate in size between a tablespoon and a teaspoon

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Etymology

Origin of dessertspoon

First recorded in 1800–10; dessert + spoon

Example Sentences

Allow 1 level dessertspoon cornflour to 1/2 pint milk.

From The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed. by Daniel, Florence

Pour over the following dressing and add salt and pepper to taste: Put one level teaspoon of mustard, one teaspoon anchovy sauce, one tablespoon of milk or cream, and one dessertspoon of vinegar.

From The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc. by Greenbaum, Florence Kreisler

Fry the mushrooms in a dessertspoon of butter, and add to the Curry sauce; let it simmer gently for five minutes, then serve on hot toast.

From The Curry Cook's Assistant or, Curries, How to Make Them in England in Their Original Style by Santiagoe, Daniel

When serving, add a quarter pint of milk and a dessertspoon or more of cream, and let it simmer.

From The Curry Cook's Assistant or, Curries, How to Make Them in England in Their Original Style by Santiagoe, Daniel

Proceed as in recipe for Savoury Omelet, but substitute a dessertspoon castor sugar for the onion and parsley.

From The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed. by Daniel, Florence