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

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

Drop the mixture, a dessertspoon at a time, on to well-oiled paper, or, better still, rice-paper.

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

Now pound this in a stone-made mortar to a smooth powder, and bottle it, well corked, and use for Brown Curries, a dessertspoon to a pound, with sliced onions, milk or gravy, and lemon juice.

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

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

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

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