tea·spoon 
/ˈti:ˌspu:n/ noun
plural tea·spoons /ˈti:ˌspu:n/ noun [count] 1 : a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring drinks
▪ She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon. — compare tablespoon 2 a : a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to 1⁄6 fluid ounce or 1⁄3 tablespoon
▪ He measured the salt with a teaspoon.
b : the amount that a teaspoon will hold : teaspoonful
▪ She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee. — abbr. tsp.
▪ She stirred her coffee with a teaspoon. — compare tablespoon
▪ He measured the salt with a teaspoon.
b : the amount that a teaspoon will hold : teaspoonful
▪ She put a teaspoon of sugar in her coffee. — abbr. tsp.
