tsp.
Americanabbreviation
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teaspoon.
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teaspoonful.
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Salt, 1 tsp. of vanilla extract; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of dark corn syrup; 4 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups of pecan halves; 10-inch pie crust.
From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022
Mix the salmon with 1 Tbsp. of the oil, a rounded ¼ tsp. salt and a good grind of pepper.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022
Place 1 pepper, 1 garlic clove, and 1 tsp. dill seeds in each jar.
From Southern Living • Aug. 25, 2010
Just 1 1/2 tsp. a day lowers total count 9% and bad LDL cholesterol 14%.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Mix 1 tsp. of cornstarch with 2 tsp. of melted fat in a small saucepan and stir into it 1/4 cup of boiling water.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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