tablespoon

[ tey-buhl-spoon ]

noun

1. a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.
2. a tablespoonful.

tablespoon

/ ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn /

noun

1. a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc
2. Also calledtablespoonful the amount contained in such a spoon
3. a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons

Word History and Origins

Origin of tablespoon¹

First recorded in 1755–65; table + spoon

Example Sentences

Like all MOFs, the material features a porous, crystalline array of metal ions and organic linkers, with an internal area equivalent to about six football fields per tablespoon -- a huge area for adsorbing gases.

From Science Daily

Options: Add cream to soup and heat gently before serving, or ladle into individual bowls then lightly stir in a couple of tablespoons of cream into each bowl.

From Salon

Vu explained, "Whipped butter would not be great to use since the additional air whipped in can throw off volume measurements — such as cups or tablespoons — in baking recipes."

From Salon

Place the lamb chops on a medium sheet tray and baste with a liberal amount of the charmoula marinade, about 1 tablespoon per chop.

From Salon

Brush the inside of each hot dog bun with 1/2 tablespoon of the mayonnaise.

From Salon