tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün 
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving
2
: a unit of measure used especially in cookery equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce (15 milliliters)
Examples of tablespoon in a Sentence
She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
Add two tablespoons of flour.
The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk.
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White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Add two teaspoons of the salt and two tablespoons of the butter.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Brush top and edges of pie with egg white and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Scoop out 1- to 2-tablespoon portions of the dough and roll into balls, about 2 tablespoons each.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Add two teaspoons of the salt and two tablespoons of the butter.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Brush top and edges of pie with egg white and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Scoop out 1- to 2-tablespoon portions of the dough and roll into balls, about 2 tablespoons each.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
1
: a large spoon used especially for serving food
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ½ fluid ounce (about 15 milliliters)
Medical Definition
tablespoon
noun
ta·ble·spoon
ˈtā-bəl-ˌspün
: a unit of measure equal to 4 fluid drams or ¹/₂ fluid ounce or 15 milliliters
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