1. a large spoon used for serving food
2. a unit of measurement equal to three teaspoons or half a fluid ounce
Usage: cooking

Examples

• She used a tablespoon to serve the mashed potatoes.
• The recipe calls for two tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add one tablespoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
• He measured three tablespoons of flour for the sauce.
• The soup was served with a large tablespoon.
• Mix in one tablespoon of honey.
• She stirred the batter with a wooden tablespoon.