tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ noun plural tablespoons
plural tablespoons
Learner's definition of TABLESPOON
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a : a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce or three teaspoons汤匙(用于量食物配料,相当于二分之一液盎司或三茶匙的容量) b : the amount that a tablespoon will hold : tablespoonful一汤匙(的量) —
abbreviation tb., tbs., tbsp. 2
: a fairly large spoon that is used for serving or eating food(分食或进食用的)大餐匙,汤匙 — compare teaspoon