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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To make brown butter, place 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Step 3: Coat Griddle with Oil Using a paper towel, apply a thin layer (2 to 3 tablespoons for large griddles) of griddle seasoning or neutral, high-heat cooking oil to the griddle.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Sprinkle reserved 1 tablespoon flour into skillet; whisk constantly until no more white remains.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Step 3: Coat Griddle with Oil Using a paper towel, apply a thin layer (2 to 3 tablespoons for large griddles) of griddle seasoning or neutral, high-heat cooking oil to the griddle.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Sprinkle reserved 1 tablespoon flour into skillet; whisk constantly until no more white remains.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 2 Aug. 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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