teaspoon

noun

Definition of teaspoonnext
as in tablespoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon To maximize the longevity of your hydrangeas, add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of sugar to the vase water. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils. — The Spruce, 2 July 2026 Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, pickled jalapeño liquid, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; stir into potato mixture. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Whisk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in large bowl. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
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tablespoon
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  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
  • Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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