Meaning of the word teaspoon in English

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teaspoon

US /ˈtiː.spuːn/
UK /ˈtiː.spuːn/
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Noun

1.

a small spoon used for stirring tea, coffee, etc., and for eating soft foods.

Example:
Please add one teaspoon of sugar to my coffee.
She used a teaspoon to measure the baking powder.
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2.

a unit of measurement for ingredients, equal to 5 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon.

Example:
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Add a half teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
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