Synonyms for teaspoon
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Noun
1. Tsp — A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon in the United States or one-quarter of a…
Definitions
- n. 1
A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon in the United States or one-quarter of a tablespoon in Australia, or roughly five milliliters.
Forms
- Plural
- teaspoons → tsps, teaspoonfuls…
Example sentences
- teaspoonful A teaspoonful is less than a tablespoonful.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| teaspoon | rising | |
| tsp | rising | |
| teaspoonful | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- tsp
- 11 letters
- teaspoonful3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (teaspoonful3 = 3 syllables).