Etymology

1. tablespoon

noun. ['ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn'] a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving.

Etymology

  • spoon (English)
  • spone (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • table (English)
  • table (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Tablespoon

  • teaspoon
  • weatherspoon
  • witherspoon

2. tablespoon

noun. ['ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn'] as much as a tablespoon will hold.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • spoon (English)
  • spone (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • table (English)
  • table (Middle English (1100-1500))