teaspoon Definition
tea·spoon (tē′spo̵̅o̅n′)
noun
- a spoon for stirring tea, coffee, etc. and for eating some soft foods
- a spoon used as a measuring unit in cookery, equal to about of a tablespoon or about 1 fluid drams: abbrev. tsp
- teaspoonful
teaspoon Synonyms
teaspoon
n.
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

