tablespoon

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Recent Examples of tablespoon Before eating them, soak 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of water for about 15 minutes. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026 In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Just cut a lemon in half, remove the seeds, and squeeze a tablespoon of toothpaste on each half. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tablespoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablespoon
teaspoon
Noun
  • Create a mild cleaning solution in a spray bottle by mixing equal parts white vinegar and warm water, then add a teaspoon of dish soap.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Add cheese, two eggs, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, and ¾ teaspoon nutmeg.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Tablespoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablespoon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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