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
Barbara, who "didn't know a tsp. from a Tbsp.," was far from home on the kitchen range.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Serve with a sauce made from: 1 cup brown sugar1 tsp. vanilla1 egg, beaten Beat all together until creamy and pour over the pudding when serving.
From Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking by Unknown
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