teaspoon — a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee and eating small amounts of food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee and eating small amounts of food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːspuːn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said 'a teaspoon of honey cures everything' - except my terrible cooking.
- The recipe requires exactly one teaspoon of salt.
- He counted every teaspoon of medicine like it was liquid gold.
teaspoon
NOUN[/ˈtiːspuːn/]
a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee and eating small amounts of food
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Teaspoon emerged in the 17th century as a compound of tea and spoon, coinciding with the expansion of tea culture from Asia to Europe. The term specifically designated the small spoon used for drinking and serving tea, distinguishing it from larger dining spoons.
Breakdown
tea (the beverage) + spoon (eating utensil). The compound reflects the specialized utensil developed for tea consumption practices.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always said 'a teaspoon of honey cures everything' - except my terrible cooking.”
“The recipe requires exactly one teaspoon of salt.”
“He counted every teaspoon of medicine like it was liquid gold.”
“I asked for a little sugar, but she gave me a teaspoon - apparently we have different definitions of 'little'.”
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