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Synonyms of tablespoon

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Another word for tablespoon is tablespoonful. Other synonyms of tablespoon are dessertspoon, dessert spoon, tbsp, tbs and f℥ss.

Synonyms and similar words for tablespoon

nounA large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.

  • dessertspoon AustraliaA unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately ten millilitres; a...
  • dessert spoon

nounA unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half...

Meaning of tablespoon

  1. noun A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
  2. noun A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.
  3. noun A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

Full definition of tablespoon

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Questions about synonyms of tablespoon

What is another word for tablespoon?
Tablespoon has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tablespoonful, dessertspoon, dessert spoon, tbsp, tbs, f℥ss and f℥ß.
What does tablespoon mean?
Tablespoon means a large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.

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