teaspoon
Translation
teaspoon
Examples
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
He stirred his coffee with a teaspoon.
He stirred his coffee with a teaspoon.
Grammar Patterns
a teaspoon of ((sth.)) a small spoon holding a certain amount of (sth.) Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (abbreviation) tsp.
Etymology
A compound word: 'tea' + 'spoon'. Originally a small spoon for stirring tea.
Memory Tips
Picture a small spoon used for tea. It's a compound word, making it easy to remember: tea + spoon.