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The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car... a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little.
Ben Sweetland

Meaning of "teaspoon" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEASPOON

teaspoon  [ˈtiːˌspuːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEASPOON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Teaspoon 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 TEASPOON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

teaspoon

Teaspoon

A teaspoon is an item of cutlery and/or a measuring instrument, as well as a unit of measurement of volume in some countries and customs.

Definition of teaspoon in the English dictionary

The first definition of teaspoon in the dictionary is a small spoon used for stirring tea, eating certain desserts, etc. Other definition of teaspoon is Also called: teaspoonful,. the amount contained in such a spoon. Teaspoon is also a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to about one fluid dram.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEASPOON


afternoon
ˌɑːftəˈnuːn
balloon
bəˈluːn
Cameroon
ˌkæməˈruːn
cartoon
kɑːˈtuːn
dessertspoon
dɪˈzɜːtˌspuːn
harpoon
hɑːˈpuːn
honeymoon
ˈhʌnɪˌmuːn
hoon
huːn
June
dʒuːn
Kun
kuːn
lampoon
læmˈpuːn
maroon
məˈruːn
moon
muːn
noon
nuːn
poon
puːn
soon
suːn
spoon
spuːn
tablespoon
ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn
toon
tuːn
tune
tjuːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEASPOON

teasable
tease
tease out
teasel
teaseler
teaselled
teaseller
teaselling
teaser
teashop
teasing
teasingly
Teasmade
teaspoonful
teat
teataster
teatime
teaware
teazel
teazelled

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEASPOON

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 teaspoon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «teaspoon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEASPOON

Find out the translation of teaspoon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of teaspoon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «teaspoon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

茶匙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cucharilla
570 millions of speakers

English

teaspoon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चम्मच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِلْعَقَةُ شَاي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чайная ложка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colher de chá
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চা চামচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cuiller à café
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sudu teh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Teelöffel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ティースプーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

찻숟가락
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sendok teh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thìa cà phê
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேக்கரண்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चमचे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çay kaşığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cucchiaino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łyżeczka (do herbaty)
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чайна ложка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

linguriță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτάλι γλυκού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teelepel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tesked
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teskje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of teaspoon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASPOON»

The term «teaspoon» is very widely used and occupies the 19.324 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASPOON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «teaspoon» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «teaspoon» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «TEASPOON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word teaspoon.
1
Debi Mazar
Basically, I start my morning off with a Bustelo coffee made in a mocha pot - the Bialetti. I warm some milk on the side, on my stove, and I add one teaspoon or half a teaspoon of real sugar. I have two of these every morning. Even when I was pregnant.
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Ben Sweetland
The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car... a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEASPOON»

Discover the use of teaspoon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to teaspoon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Teaspoon of Courage: A Little Book of Encouragement for ...
This exquisite gift book is ideal for Monday mornings, dentist appointments, ending lousy relationships, eating haggis, and facing life's difficulties head on.
Bradley Trevor Greive, 2006
2
A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea: A Novel
Filled with a colorful cast of characters and presented in a bewitching voice that mingles the rhythms of Eastern storytelling with modern Western prose, A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea is a tale about memory and the importance of controlling ...
Dina Nayeri, 2013
3
A Teaspoon of Courage for Kids: A Little Book of ...
Offers advice and encouragement for children on how to face their fears with courage, in a text with photographs of animals with humorous captions.
Bradley Trevor Greive, 2007
4
A Teaspoon and an Open Mind: What would an alien look like? ...
What would an alien look like? Is time travel possible? and other intergalactic conumdrums from the world of Doctor Who Michael White. advanced animals are the same, they have a lens, an iris, a retina, optic nerves. Simpler creatures have  ...
Michael White, 2005
5
The Magic Teaspoon
As a source of vitamins and antioxidants, herbs are natural energy boosters and disease fighters—and you can add them to your menu with the easy-to-prepare recipes found in this book.
Victoria Zak, 2006
6
Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition
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Sharon Rady Rolfes, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney, 2008
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Personal Nutrition
Fat Breakdown (g) DA+ Code Food Description Quantity Measure Wt (g) H2O (g) Ener (kcal) Prot (g) Carb (g) Fiber (g) Fat (g) Sat Mono Poly Trans spiCEs, CondimEnts, sauCEs —Continued 1173 Celery seeds 1 teaspoon(s) 2 0.1 8 0.4 0.8 ...
Marie Boyle, Sara Long Roth, 2012
8
New Cook Book
Vi teaspoon paprika, and V2 teaspoon black pepper Herbs, snipped fresh, 1 tablespoon /? to 1 teaspoon dried herb, crushed, or Vi teaspoon ground herb Poultry seasoning, t teaspoonteaspoon dried sage, crushed, plus V» teaspoon dried ...
Better Homes and Gardens Books, Jennifer Darling, 2003
9
The Amateur Gourmet
1/2 teaspoon juice = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder ginger: 1 tablespoon fresh grated gingerroot = 1/8 teaspoon ground; 1 tablespoon crystallized = 1/8 teaspoon ground ham hock = ham bone = 1 cup ham pot liquor herbs: 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 ...
Gini Anding, 2006
10
Pharmaceutical Calculations for the Pharmacy Technician
Volume error Reading error Figure 4.3 Volume error differentials due to instrument diameters. by teaspoon should be formulated on the basis of dosage in 5-mL units. Any dropper, syringe, medicine cup, special spoon, or other device used to ...
Barbara E. Lacher, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEASPOON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term teaspoon is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Teaspoon' reflects situations prevalent in Indian homes: Director
Author and Ad filmmaker Aban Bharucha Deohans who directed the 20-minute short film "Teaspoon", says that its story depicts situations which exist in a lot of ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
2
The sweet truth about sugar
Kilojoules per teaspoon = 68. Whether it's white, brown or raw, all types are made from sugar cane. Raw sugar is slightly less processed than white, however ... «NEWS.com.au, Jun 15»
3
To Treat OCD, Surgeons Remove Half-a-Teaspoon of Brain
Sure, drilling into a person's skull to carve a path for a laser that then melts away half a teaspoon of brain tissue conjures thoughts of the sketchy lobotomies of ... «Newser, Jun 15»
4
Andrea Honaker: Desserts to float your boat
Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a ... «Mexico Ledger, Jun 15»
5
Tilling a Field With a Teaspoon: A Cautionary Tale of Category …
We've all heard sayings such as “tilling a field with a teaspoon.” While a teaspoon is an appropriate tool stirring your morning coffee – using one to till a field is ... «Spend Matters, Jun 15»
6
Andrea Honaker: Southern cooking done light
3 Tbsp. chopped green onions (about 1 green onion). 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. 1 teaspoon lemon zest. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. ½ teaspoon table salt. «Daily Ardmoreite, Jun 15»
7
Tammy Kelly: Add springtime crunch with cucumbers
Split baguette lengthwise and lightly brush cut sides with 2 teaspoons olive oil. ... Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, and ... «Seacoastonline.com, May 15»
8
Tammy Kelly: The South's favorite side dish — slaw
1 teaspoon finely minced jalapeno pepper with seeds (optional). Whisk canola oil, lime juice, sesame oil and salt in a large bowl. Add sweet potato, cabbage, ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Apr 15»
9
Teaspoon brings milk tea, shaved snow to Los Altos
A new milk-tea joint opened last month at the Los Altos Village Court shopping center on El Camino Real, serving up made-to-order Taiwanese bubble tea as ... «Palo Alto Online, Apr 15»
10
For kids' medications, don't use tablespoons and teaspoons
"Using teaspoons instead of the metric systems is just a very inaccurate way of dosing," said Dr. Thomas Lacy, medical director of Nemours Children's Primary ... «Orlando Sentinel, Mar 15»

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