Meaning of the word tablespoon in English

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tablespoon

US /ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːn/
UK /ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːn/
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Noun

1.

a large spoon, used for serving food and for measuring in cooking. In the US, a tablespoon is a unit of measure equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce (approximately 14.79 ml).

Example:
Add two tablespoons of sugar to the mixture.
She used a tablespoon to serve the mashed potatoes.
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