tablespoonful
Definition
Noun: - A unit of volume, specifically the amount that fills one standard tablespoon. It is used as a measure in cooking and recipes.
Usage
- This word is a countable noun. It refers to a specific quantity, not the utensil itself. It is often used in instructional contexts like recipes.
- Example: "Add two of sugar to the mixture."
Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for one tablespoonful of vanilla extract.
- He measured out three tablespoonfuls of oil.
Advanced Usage
- While "tablespoonful" is the formal term, in everyday cooking instructions, it is very common to see the abbreviation "tbsp" or simply "tablespoon" used to mean the same amount.
- Example: "Add 1 tbsp (one tablespoonful) of butter."
Variants and Related Words
- Tablespoon (n): 1. A large spoon used for serving. 2. Commonly used to mean the same quantity as a "tablespoonful" in recipes.
- Tbsp (abbreviation): The standard written abbreviation for tablespoon or tablespoonful.
- Teaspoonful (n): As much as a teaspoon will hold; a smaller unit of measure.
Synonyms
- Tbsp: (Abbreviation)
- Tablespoon: (When used to denote the measure, not the utensil)
Notes on Meaning
- The word specifies a , not a weight. The actual mass (e.g., in grams) of a tablespoonful depends on the ingredient (e.g., a tablespoonful of flour weighs less than a tablespoonful of sugar).
- It is a standardized measure in cooking: 1 tablespoonful (in the US and UK) is equal to 3 teaspoonfuls or approximately 15 milliliters.
Noun
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as much as a tablespoon will hold
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