teaspoonful
Americannoun
PLURAL
teaspoonfuls-
the amount a teaspoon can hold.
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a volumetric measure equal to 1/6 fluid ounce (4.9 milliliters); 1/3 tablespoonful. t., tsp.
Spelling
See -ful.
Other Word Forms
- half-teaspoonful adjective
Etymology
Origin of teaspoonful
Example Sentences
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About a teaspoonful of the asteroid was sent to scientists in the UK.
From BBC
If there are still lots of dry pieces, drizzle a little more, 1 teaspoonful at a time.
From Seattle Times
The pool of aspirants is too large and the quantity of jobs too small, and of those jobs only a teaspoonful are remunerative enough to pay for such things as rent.
From New York Times
I take a teaspoonful before bed, and that usually keeps any infection under control.
From Seattle Times
“This is just about the amount of a teaspoon. Less than a teaspoonful of dry anthrax in an envelope shut down the United States Senate in the fall of 2001.”
From Seattle Times
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