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 ¹/₂ 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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Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce emulsifies and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
4: Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Scoop out dough with a (#24) cookie scoop or into 24 (about 2 rounded tablespoon) portions, and roll into balls.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Drizzle the parchment with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Beat together cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Scoop out dough with a (#24) cookie scoop or into 24 (about 2 rounded tablespoon) portions, and roll into balls.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Drizzle the parchment with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Beat together cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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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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