teaspoon
Teaspoon (noun) means a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating small amounts of food. Example: “She stirred her tea with a small silver teaspoon.”
How to Use Teaspoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the small spoon itself, or the cooking measurement it's based on.
In recipes, a teaspoon (tsp) is much smaller than a tablespoon (tbsp) — mixing them up can ruin a dish.
Word Forms
teaspooned past tense, teaspoons plural, teaspoons singular
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She stirred her tea with a small silver _____.
Etymology
A compound of tea and spoon, named for its original use stirring tea.
Synonyms
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What does “teaspoon” mean?
The word “teaspoon” means a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating small amounts of food. In plain terms, either the small spoon itself, or the cooking measurement it's based on.
How do you pronounce “teaspoon”?
“Teaspoon” is pronounced TEE-spoon (/ˈtiˌspun/ in IPA).
How do you use “teaspoon” in a sentence?
Here is “teaspoon” used in a sentence: “She stirred her tea with a small silver teaspoon.”
What part of speech is “teaspoon”?
“Teaspoon” is a noun.
Is “teaspoon” a common word?
“Teaspoon” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “teaspoon” have?
“Teaspoon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating small amounts of food.