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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Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high.
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Elizabeth Passarella, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Four Sigmatic is one of the OG mushroom coffees—one tablespoon delivers 9000mg of powerful adaptogenic mushroom powders like chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, as well as a little caffeine (but less than your average cup of coffee).
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, sugar, pepper and pepper flakes together in a large bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Passarella, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Four Sigmatic is one of the OG mushroom coffees—one tablespoon delivers 9000mg of powerful adaptogenic mushroom powders like chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, as well as a little caffeine (but less than your average cup of coffee).
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, sugar, pepper and pepper flakes together in a large bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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