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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Keep this conversion in mind: 1 tablespoon table salt = 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt = 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt = 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium-high heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
For example, two tablespoons of natural peanut butter contain three grams of dietary fiber, eight grams of protein, and other nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium.14
8.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan over medium-high heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
For example, two tablespoons of natural peanut butter contain three grams of dietary fiber, eight grams of protein, and other nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium.14
8.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
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 15 Jun. 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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