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teaspoon Definition

tea·spoon (spo̵̅o̅n′)

noun

  1. a spoon for stirring tea, coffee, etc. and for eating some soft foods
  2. a spoon used as a measuring unit in cookery, equal to about of a tablespoon or about 1 fluid drams: abbrev. tsp
  3. teaspoonful

teaspoon Synonyms

teaspoon

n.

kitchen utensil, measuring spoon, ⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓⅓ of a tablespoon, stirrer, sugar spoon, silver spoon; see also spoon, utensil.

teaspoon Usage Examples

Converse of object

heap: You should get a good heaped teaspoon of ginger puree.

Adjective modifier

one-half: The rule is: one or one-half teaspoon of herb for a cup of water.

Modifies a noun

  • cinnamon: Topping 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup margarine 2 teaspoons cinnamon Sprinkle over batter.
  • vanilla: Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
  • bicarbonate: Add these to the butter etc. Dissolve one teaspoon bicarbonate of soda in half a pint of beer and add.
  • salt: Warm salted water is the best douche to use 1 Dissolve ¼ teaspoon salt in a cup of warm water.
  • mustard: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small sauce pan, and when hot, toss in ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds.
  • eggwhite: Amaretto Sour 5cl amaretto 2cl fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon eggwhite powder Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.

Preposition: of

  • bicarbonate: A level teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in some water should be drunk on an empty stomach.
  • cornflour: Mix together the egg white, 1 teaspoon of the cornflour, soy sauce and black pepper in large bowl.
  • cinnamon: Add a teaspoon of each to a bowl of apple puree, with a teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • honey: Just to boost your energy levels a teaspoon of honey has a great effect.
  • mustard: For a tasty variation, you could try adding a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard.
  • vinegar: Mix a teaspoon of cider vinegar with a glass of water.

Preposition: per

  • mug: Brewing Advice: Use one heaped teaspoon per mug.
  • gallon: Add four drops of bleach per quart of water ( or two teaspoons per 10 gallons ), and stir.

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