TEASPOON

teaspoon

(noun) a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram

teaspoon, teaspoonful

(noun) as much as a teaspoon will hold

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

teaspoon (plural teaspoons)

A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.

A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

Synonyms

• (unit of measure): tsp (abbreviation); (apothecaries' notation) fâ„¥j

Source: Wiktionary


Tea"spoon`, n.

Definition: A small spoon used in stirring and sipping tea, coffee, etc., and for other purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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