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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After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In other words, tablespoon for tablespoon, hemp hearts can edge out an egg in total protein.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
After the first wash cycle, add a half cup of baking soda or one tablespoon of oxygen bleach to the drum.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Gently whisk chocolate mixture until smooth, then whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 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 5 Jul. 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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