tablespoon
Translation
tablespoon
Examples
Add one tablespoon of sugar.
Add one tablespoon of sugar.
He stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
He stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/one)) tablespoon ((of sth.)) a measurement Add one tablespoon of sugar.
((a)) tablespoon a utensil He stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: serving spoon; Antonyms: teaspoon
Etymology
From 'table' + 'spoon'. A large spoon used for serving food at the table.
Memory Tips
It's the 'big' spoon, the one you use at the 'table' for soup, not the small one for tea.