tablespoon

[ tey-buhl-spoon ]

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noun

a spoon larger than a teaspoon or a dessert spoon, used in serving food at the table and as a standard measuring unit in recipes.
a tablespoonful.

tablespoon

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a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc
Also calledtablespoonful the amount contained in such a spoon
a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc, equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons

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First recorded in 1755–65; table + spoon

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If you must, limit it to a tablespoon or two, no more.

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Add fresh herbs if you like — mint is nice — or a tablespoon of cream.

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Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spooning over your cake, just a tablespoon at a time, smoothing with the back of a spoon.

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In a large pot over low heat, add 3 tablespoons butter and onion.

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In the larger pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

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