teaspoon
n.
eating utensil, small spoon
Teaspoon
teaspoon
Noun
1. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram
(hypernym) spoon
(hyponym) iced-tea spoon
2. as much as a teaspoon will hold
(synonym) teaspoonful
(hypernym) containerful
Teaspoon
(n.)
A small spoon used in stirring and sipping tea, coffee, etc., and for other purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Teaspoon
Like a tablespoon, a teaspoon is an old-fashionned but convenient household measure. A teaspoon holds about 5 cc. Three teaspoons = a tablespoon.