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" I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices."
Rachael Ray

Meaning of "tablespoon" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF TABLESPOON

ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TABLESPOON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tablespoon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TABLESPOON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tablespoon

In the US and parts of Canada, a tablespoon is the largest type of spoon used for eating from a bowl. In the UK, Europe and most Commonwealth countries, a tablespoon is a type of large spoon usually used for serving. In countries where a tablespoon is a serving spoon, the nearest equivalent to the US tablespoon is either the dessert spoon or the soup spoon. A tablespoonful, nominally the capacity of one tablespoon, is commonly used as a measure of volume in cooking. It is abbreviated as T, tb, tbs, tbsp, tblsp, or tblspn. The capacity of ordinary tablespoons is not regulated by law and is subject to considerable variation. In the US one tablespoon is approximately 15 mL; the capacity of an actual tablespoon ranges from 7 mL to 14 mL. In Australia one tablespoon is 20 mL.

Definition of tablespoon in the English dictionary

The first definition of tablespoon in the dictionary is a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc. Other definition of tablespoon is Also called: tablespoonful. the amount contained in such a spoon. Tablespoon is also a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TABLESPOON

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TABLESPOON

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WORDS THAT END LIKE TABLESPOON

apostle spoon · coffee spoon · draining spoon · egg spoon · greasy spoon · measuring spoon · runcible spoon · salt spoon · serving spoon · slotted spoon · soup spoon · toggle harpoon · wooden spoon

Synonyms and antonyms of tablespoon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tablespoon» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF TABLESPOON

Find out the translation of tablespoon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of tablespoon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tablespoon» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

调羹
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

cuchara de servir
570 millions of speakers
en

English

tablespoon
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

चमचा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِلْعَقَةُ مائِدَة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

столовая ложка
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

colher de sopa
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ঝোল খাত্তয়ার জন্য চামচ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

cuiller à soupe
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Sudu
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Esslöffel
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

テーブルスプーン
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

테이블스푼
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Tablespoon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thìa to
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

தேக்கரண்டி
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

चमचे
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

yemek kasigi
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

cucchiaio
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

łyżka stołowa
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

столова ложка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

lingură de supă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτάλι σούπας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eetlepel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

matsked
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spiseskje
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tablespoon

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2 QUOTES WITH «TABLESPOON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tablespoon.
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Howard Warren Buffett
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of highly organic soil than there are people on the planet.
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Rachael Ray
I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TABLESPOON»

Discover the use of tablespoon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tablespoon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Tablespoon of Bittersweet
Sharon Diana Abel. A tablespoon of bittersweet A tablespoon of bittersweet Extra measure of mistrust Pound or two of despair The mixture made robust Drain off expectation Knead with downward thumb Whisked in to obscurity Baked to firm ...
Sharon Diana Abel, 2012
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The Elements of Life: A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes ...
Stir-fry quickly for another minute, until its aroma is released. Add the protein of your choice, if using, and stir-fry. If the pan seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of water, broth, or wine. When the meat is partially cooked, add seasonings such as  ...
Su-Mei Yu, 2009
3
Nutrition Concepts and Controversies, MyPyramid Update
Dietary Fat Breakdown (g) DA + Wt H2O Ener Prot Carb Fiber Fat Code Food Description Quantity Measure (g) (g) (cal) (g) (g) (g) (g) Sat Mono Poly FATS AND OILS Butter 104 Butter 1 tablespoon(s) 15 2 108 <1 <.1 0 12 6.13 5.00 0.43 921 ...
Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney, 2006
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The Everything Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes: ...
1 teaspoon dried mint 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon dried lavender (optional) Italian Blend 1 tablespoon crushed dried basil 1 tablespoon crushed dried thyme 1 tablespoon ...
Gretchen Scalpi, 2013
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Nutrition
... CAL (kcal) PROT CARB (g) FIBR FAT SATF (g) (g) MONO (g) POLY (g) CHOI AMT UNIT (g) (g) (mg) Fats, Oils, Margarines, Shortenings, and Substitutes ( continued) Fats and Oils, Animal (continued) 8025 Butter, Unsalted, Tablespoon 1 Tbs ...
Paul M. Insel, R. Elaine Turner, Don Ross, 2004
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The Every Day Gourmet: Quick and Healthy Recipes from Around ...
Balsamic Vinegar and Sage 2 tablespoons or less olive oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, '/2 teaspoon orange peel, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon dry), salt and pepper Fajita-Style 1 tablespoon soy sauce,  ...
Michael Malkoff, 1998
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The One One One Diet: The Simple 1:1:1 Formula for Fast and ...
1:1:1. FAT. LIST. Fats also add to your feeling of satiety so you don't need to nosh constantly. Be sure every meal and snack has a portion. Choose from these fats. r Avocado, 1⁄4 medium r BaconP, 2 strips r Butter, 1 tablespoon r ChocolateC, ...
Rania Batayneh, Eve Adamson, 2013
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Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevity Cookbook: Eat to Thrive, Live ...
SERVES 12 tablespoon chamomile flower tablespoon licorice root tablespoon lily bulb tablespoon Chinese senega root tablespoon bamboo shavings tablespoon light wheat grain tablespoon Zizyphus seed tablespoon China root tablespoon ...
Ni, Maoshing, 2013
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New York Magazine
(reserve liquid) 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 14 cup tahini 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon diced red onion for garnish 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts for garnish ...
10
New Cook Book
Seasonings* Apple pie spice, 1 teaspoon V2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus Vi teaspoon ground nutmeg, 'a teaspoon ground allspice, arid dash ground cloves or ginger Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon Vi teaspoon white pepper, ...
Better Homes and Gardens Books, Jennifer Darling, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TABLESPOON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tablespoon is used in the context of the following news items.
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A spoonful of cinnamon may keep the doctor away
NEW ORLEANS, June 1 (UPI) -- A tablespoon of cinnamon can deactivate viruses before they infect humans, according to a new study of botanic extracts and ... «UPI.com, Jun 15»
2
Tammy Kelly: Broccoli is best
(I steamed mine in a microwave covered with one tablespoon of water for about 3-4 minutes). Whisk 1/4 cup beer and flour in a bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup ... «Stockton Record, May 15»
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Published on May 22, 2015, 7:29 pm AST
THERE'S a lot that can be said about Tablespoon Coffee and Dessert House located on the Eastern Main Road in Curepe; from its cosmopolitan menu that ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, May 15»
4
How to Make Impossibly Crispy Chicken With Only a Tablespoon of Oil
1 tablespoon olive oil 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Salt Freshly ground black pepper. Rind from half of a preserved lemon, finely chopped. Lemon wedges ... «Slate Magazine, May 15»
5
Tammy Kelly: The South's favorite side dish — slaw
2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice. 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon sugar. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Brussels sprouts for 5 ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Apr 15»
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Tammy Kelly: Soft-shell crab is in season
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard. ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Slaw ingredients: 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar. «Peoria Journal Star, Apr 15»
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Tammy Kelly: Asparagus is in season
Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus. Ingredients: 8 ounces peeled shrimp. 2 tablespoon sweet Asian chili sauce. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. 8 ounces asparagus. «The State Journal-Register, Apr 15»
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Just 6 tablespoons of water is all it takes. Source: ThinkStock
About six tablespoons of water aspirated (inhaled) into the lungs is enough to cause secondary drowning in a child. 'My son almost drowned, and it was my fault'. «NEWS.com.au, Apr 15»
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Pediatricians Say Using Teaspoons & Tablespoons For Kids …
While some parents pull out actual measuring spoons when pouring out a teaspoon or tablespoon of their kids' medications, many just resort to employing the ... «The Consumerist, Mar 15»
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Tammy Kelly: Healthy leftover ham
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese. 1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme. 4 teaspoons extra-virgin ... «Times Herald-Record, Mar 15»
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