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teaspoon vs. tablespoon
teaspoon vs. tablespoon: What’s the difference?
A teaspoon (abbreviated as tsp.) and a tablespoon (tbsp. or tbs.) are both units of measurement (volume) typically used in cooking and baking. A tablespoon is bigger: one tablespoon equals three teaspoons (1 tbsp = 3 tsp).
[ tee-spoon ]
noun
- a small spoon generally used to stir tea, coffee, etc.
- a teaspoonful.
[ tey-buhl-spoon ]
noun
- 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.
- a tablespoonful.