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Definition of tablespoonful

tablespoonful

/ˈteɪ.bəl.spuːnˌfʊl/
ta · ble · spoon · ful
Plural:tablespoonfuls
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tablespoonful Lexical Profile

tablespoonful Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The amount that a tablespoon can hold; specifically, a standard culinary and medicinal unit of volume equal to three teaspoons or half a fluid ounce (approximately 15 milliliters).

Example

"The cake recipe calls for two tablespoonfuls of unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of salt."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Both "tablespoonfuls" and "tablespoonsful" are accepted plural forms, though "tablespoonfuls" is far more common in modern standard usage.

• Nearby Words

tablemate
tableside
tablespoon
tablespoonful
tablet
tabletop
tableware

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tablespoonful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tablespoonful
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