tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün 
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving
2
: a unit of measure used especially in cookery equal to ½ fluid ounce (15 milliliters)
Examples of tablespoon in a Sentence
She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
Add two tablespoons of flour.
The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk.
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During last 30 minutes of chilling, stir together strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl.
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Place in a jar with salt, garlic, mustard and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; beat with a fork.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
When mixing your solution, use one tablespoon of baking soda per 1 cup of water.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
One tablespoon of chia seeds is about 60 calories, 2 grams (g) of protein, and 4 g of fiber.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Place in a jar with salt, garlic, mustard and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; beat with a fork.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
When mixing your solution, use one tablespoon of baking soda per 1 cup of water.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
One tablespoon of chia seeds is about 60 calories, 2 grams (g) of protein, and 4 g of fiber.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tablespoon
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving food
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ½ fluid ounce (about 15 milliliters)
Medical Definition
tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or ¹/₂ fluid ounce or 15 milliliters
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