tablespoon

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/
/ˈteɪbəlˌspun/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.

Synonyms
dessert spoon dessertspoon Northern UK
2 Definition

A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.

3 Definition

A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

Synonyms
f℥ss tablespoonful tbs tbsp