Teaspoon: meaning, definitions and examples
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teaspoon
[ ˈtiːspuːn ]
kitchen measurement
A teaspoon is a small spoon used primarily for stirring and sipping beverages or measuring ingredients. In cooking, it is a unit of measurement equivalent to about 5 milliliters. Teaspoons are commonly used for adding precise amounts of ingredients, such as sugar or spices, to recipes. The term can also refer to the act of using a teaspoon to serve or eat food.
Synonyms
measure spoon, small spoon
Examples of usage
- Add one teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
- The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- She stirred her coffee with a silver teaspoon.
- I measured the flour with a teaspoon.
Translations
Translations of the word "teaspoon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colher de chá
🇮🇳 चम्मच
🇩🇪 Teelöffel
🇮🇩 sendok teh
🇺🇦 чайна ложка
🇵🇱 łyżeczka
🇯🇵 ティースプーン
🇫🇷 cuillère à café
🇪🇸 cucharadita
🇹🇷 çay kaşığı
🇰🇷 티스푼
🇸🇦 ملعقة شاي
🇨🇿 čajová lžička
🇸🇰 čajová lyžička
🇨🇳 茶匙
🇸🇮 čajna žlička
🇮🇸 teaspoon
🇰🇿 шай қасық
🇬🇪 ჩაის კოვზი
🇦🇿 çay qaşığı
🇲🇽 cucharadita
Word origin
The word 'teaspoon' has its origins traced back to the 17th century. It is a compound word formed from 'tea', which refers to the beverage that became popular in England during that period, and 'spoon', derived from the Old English 'spōn', meaning 'chip' or 'splinter' of wood. Initially, teaspoons were used for serving tea and other liquids. Over time, the term became standardized to refer to the specific measurement used in cooking and baking. The teaspoon has evolved in both design and material—from simple wooden spoons to stainless steel and plastic variations, and it remains a common tool in kitchens around the world. By the 19th century, the standardized size of teaspoons began to be recognized in recipes, solidifying its role in culinary practices.