teaspoon

A noun referring to a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, or a unit of measurement equal to about one fluid dram.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen kleinen Löffel zum Umrühren von Tee oder Kaffee bezeichnet, oder ein Maß für die Menge, die ein solcher Löffel fasst (etwa ein Teelöffel voll).

1. Unit of measurement A2 formal culinary

   A unit of volume used in cooking, equal to about 5 milliliters.

   • Add one teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
   • The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
   • She measured out a teaspoon of sugar for her coffee.

   🇩🇪Teelöffel

   Synonyme: tteaspoonful

2. Small spoon A1 formal

   A small spoon typically used for stirring tea or coffee, or for eating small portions.

   • He placed a teaspoon next to the teacup.
   • She used a teaspoon to stir her coffee.
   • The child ate his dessert with a small teaspoon.

   🇩🇪Teelöffel

• teaspoons plural form
• teaspoons' possessive plural form
• teaspoon's possessive singular form