teaspoon

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Recent Examples of teaspoon Cinnamon Sauce 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon OR ½ teaspoon cinnamon PLUS ¼ teaspoon EACH ground cloves and nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt Melt margarine or butter. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 Stir in powdered sugar, 2 to 3 teaspoons of the milk, and vanilla. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025 Place 1 teaspoon chocolate chips into the middle of each brownie; press the chips lightly into the batter. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025 Whisk in the cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the cardamom. Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for teaspoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaspoon
tablespoon
Noun
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
  • Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 29 May 2025

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“Teaspoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaspoon. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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