tablespoons
/ˈteɪblspuːnz/
NOUN
1. Large spoons used for eating
Large spoons designed for eating food, particularly food served in bowls.
1.1. Eating soup and other food
Refers to large spoons used to eat soup and other foods served in bowls.
Synonyms
- soupspoons
- spoons
Examples
- The restaurant provided clean tablespoons for serving the soup.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Large spoons used for cooking or serving
Large spoons primarily used for cooking, stirring, scooping, or serving food rather than for ordinary eating.
2.1. Cooking and serving utensils
Refers to large kitchen spoons used to scoop, transfer, stir, or serve food during meal preparation and presentation.
Synonyms
Examples
- The chef used several tablespoons to transfer the sauce into individual serving bowls.
Related Words
- dessertspoons
- soupspoons
- teaspoons
- serving spoons
- cooking utensils
- kitchenware
NOUN
3. Units of volume measurement
Units of volume commonly used in cooking and recipes. A tablespoon measures approximately 15 milliliters in the United States, Britain, and Canada, and 20 milliliters in Australia.
3.1. Recipe and ingredient measurements
Refers to standardized volume measurements used to specify quantities of ingredients in recipes, commonly abbreviated as tbsp or Tbsp.
Synonyms
- tablespoonfuls
- tbsp
Examples
- The recipe called for three tablespoons of sugar to achieve the perfect sweetness.
- The chef carefully measured the olive oil, pouring two tablespoons into the sizzling pan.
- In the morning routine, she added a couple of tablespoons of yogurt to her granola.
- For the marinade, the cook combined minced garlic with three tablespoons of soy sauce.