tablespoon

[tey-buhl-spoon]

noun

1. a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.

2. a tablespoonful.

tablespoon

/ ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn /

noun

1. a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc

2. Also called: tablespoonful. the amount contained in such a spoon

3. a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons

Word History and Origins

Origin of tablespoon¹

First recorded in 1755–65; table + spoon

Example Sentences

TJ’s recommends mixing one to two tablespoons of TJ’s Plain Greek Whole Milk Yogurt into the warm and drained pasta for an extra tangy sauce.

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One serving—two tablespoons—clocks in at 25 calories.

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In a food processor, place fresh herbs, green onions, citrus juice, zest, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper.

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If you must, limit it to a tablespoon or two, no more.

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Add fresh herbs if you like — mint is nice — or a tablespoon of cream.

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