dessertspoon
Definition
Noun: 1. A unit of capacity used in cooking and recipes: A "dessertspoon" is a measure of volume, specifically the amount of liquid or dry ingredient that a standard dessert spoon can hold. It is a smaller unit than a tablespoon. 2. The spoon itself: Less commonly, it can refer to the actual spoon used for eating dessert, which is typically sized between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.
Examples
- As a unit of measure:
- Add one dessertspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
- The recipe calls for two dessertspoons of sugar.
- A dessertspoon is approximately equivalent to two teaspoons.
Advanced Usage
- "dessertspoonful": This is a more precise variant that explicitly means "as much as a dessert spoon will hold." It is often used interchangeably with "dessertspoon" in culinary contexts.
- Stir in a dessertspoonful of cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Variants and Related Words
- dessertspoonful (n): The amount contained in a dessert spoon.
- tablespoon (n): A larger unit of measure, typically equal to three teaspoons.
- teaspoon (n): A smaller unit of measure.
Synonyms
- measure (when referring to the unit of capacity)
- spoonful (a more general term)
Notes on Usage
- In modern recipes, especially in American English, measurements are typically given in teaspoons (tsp) and tablespoons (Tbsp or tbsp). The "dessertspoon" is less commonly used as a formal measurement today but may still appear in older cookbooks or in certain regional contexts (e.g., British or Australian cooking).
- When it refers to the utensil, it is simply a type of spoon.
Noun
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as much as a dessert spoon will hold
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