tablespoon
nounUK /ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːn/
US /ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːn/
A tablespoon is a big spoon used for eating or measuring food.
Add one tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
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2. A unit of measurement equal to about 15 milliliters.
The recipe calls for two tablespoons of oil.
3. The amount that a tablespoon can hold.
She added a tablespoon of honey to her tea.
4. A large spoon used for serving food.
He used a tablespoon to dish out the mashed potatoes.