teaspoon
Translation
teaspoon
Examples
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a small spoon for stirring or measuring Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small spoon
Etymology
A compound word: 'tea' + 'spoon'. A small spoon originally used for stirring tea.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'spoon' used for 'tea'. It's a simple combination of two common words.