tablespoon

English

/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/, /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

noun
Definitions
  • (Canada) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
  • (Australia) A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.
  • (cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

Etymology

Affix from English table + English spoon.

Origin

English

spoon

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