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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Juice of 1/2 seedless lemon • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 1/4 cups Italian dressing
Method:
1.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
Place 2 tablespoons of the carrots or bean sprouts, 1 tablespoon of the mixed herbs, a garlic chive and ¼ cup of the vermicelli on top of shrimp.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
Here are a few examples of nutritious meals that provide ample protein:
Greek yogurt bowl: A 0.75-cup 2% plain Greek yogurt topped with 0.5 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon (tbsp) chia seeds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 2 tbsp walnuts, and 1 teaspoon (tsp) maple syrup provides 25 g of protein.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Cornbread mix Makes: Equivalent to an 8.5-ounce box of corn muffin mix
Ingredients:
½ cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour, regular or gluten-free
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
Place 2 tablespoons of the carrots or bean sprouts, 1 tablespoon of the mixed herbs, a garlic chive and ¼ cup of the vermicelli on top of shrimp.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
Here are a few examples of nutritious meals that provide ample protein:
Greek yogurt bowl: A 0.75-cup 2% plain Greek yogurt topped with 0.5 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon (tbsp) chia seeds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 2 tbsp walnuts, and 1 teaspoon (tsp) maple syrup provides 25 g of protein.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Cornbread mix Makes: Equivalent to an 8.5-ounce box of corn muffin mix
Ingredients:
½ cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour, regular or gluten-free
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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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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