ta·ble·spoon 
/ˈteɪbəlˌspu:n/ noun
plural ta·ble·spoons /ˈteɪbəlˌspu:n/ noun [count] 1 a : a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to 1⁄2 fluid ounce or three teaspoons
▪ She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
b : the amount that a tablespoon will hold : tablespoonful
▪ Add two tablespoons of flour. ▪ The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk. — abbr. tb., tbs., tbsp. 2 : a fairly large spoon that is used for serving or eating food — compare teaspoon
▪ She carefully measured the flour with a tablespoon.
b : the amount that a tablespoon will hold : tablespoonful
▪ Add two tablespoons of flour. ▪ The recipe calls for four tablespoons of milk. — abbr. tb., tbs., tbsp.
