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单词 teaspoon
释义

teaspoon

noun

tea·​spoon ˈtē-ˌspün How to pronounce teaspoon (audio)
-ˈspün
1
: a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring beverages and that holds about one third of a tablespoon
2
: a unit of measure especially in cookery equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon (5 milliliters)

Example Sentences

She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon. He measured the salt with a teaspoon. She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee.
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Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

teaspoon

noun

tea·​spoon ˈtē-ˌspün How to pronounce teaspoon (audio)
1
: a small spoon used especially for stirring drinks
2
: a unit of measure used in cooking equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon (about 5 milliliters)

Medical Definition

teaspoon

noun

tea·​spoon ˈtē-ˌspün, -ˈspün How to pronounce teaspoon (audio)
: a unit of measure equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon or 5 milliliters

teaspoon

noun

as in tablespoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tablespoon
  • dessertspoon
  • soupspoon
  • spoon
  • ladle
  • dipper
  • scoop
  • skimmer
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