tablespoon
//ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn//
Forms
- Plural
- tablespoons
Definitions
1.A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
2.A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.
3.A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.
- In Australia, 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml, and there are 4 teaspoons in the Australian tablespoon.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2783
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From table + spoon.