teaspoonful
[ tee-spoon-fool ]
noun,plural tea·spoon·fuls.
the amount a teaspoon can hold.
a volumetric measure equal to 1/6 fluid ounce (4.9 milliliters); 1/3 tablespoonful. Abbreviations: t., tsp.
Origin of teaspoonful
1usage note For teaspoonful
See -ful.
Other words from teaspoonful
- half-tea·spoon·ful, adjective, noun
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How to use teaspoonful in a sentence
One-half teaspoonful each of cinnamon, allspice and cloves may be added.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl | Amy WatermanAdd a half teaspoonful of salt, and a teaspoonful of sugar, and mould and pull the dough until it becomes lively.
Woodcraft and Camping | George Washington Sears (Nessmuk)Peel and boil some turnips in salted water to which a half teaspoonful of sugar has been added.
Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book (4th edition) | AnonymousSeason with salt, pepper and one-half teaspoonful Kitchen Bouquet.
Stevenson Memorial Cook Book | VariousChop chicken and add a teaspoonful of salt and one-half teaspoonful pepper; also one tablespoonful of celery salt.
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