teaspoon

/ˈtiz.ə.pun/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for liquids, especially in cooking, equal to one-third of a teaspoonful or one-sixteenth of a tablespoon.

“She measured out two teaspoons of sugar into the recipe.”

2. verb

To measure out or add a small amount of a liquid, especially in cooking, with a teaspoon.

“Can you teaspoon the soup into the bowls?”

Synonyms

  • dash
  • smidgen
  • spoonful