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teaspoons

/ˈtiːspuːnz/

Meanings
noun
A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.

Examples :

"Here are two example sentences for the word "teaspoons": Option 1 (Simple): > I added two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee. Option 2 (Slightly more descriptive): > She used teaspoons to stir the honey into her hot tea. "
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Related Words

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration descriptive

descriptive noun

/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

"The descriptive words in the student's essay painted a vivid picture of the historical event. "

Illustration contents

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

Illustration vanilla

vanilla noun

/vəˈnɛlə/

Any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia), bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes.

"The bakery used vanilla extract to flavor the cupcakes. "

Illustration extract

extract noun

/ˈɛkstrækt/ /ɪkˈstrækt/

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

"The extract from the textbook was the most important part for the history test. "

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration tablespoon

tablespoon noun

/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.

"My mom used a tablespoon to scoop the soup into my bowl. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration roughly

roughly adverb

/ˈɹʌf.li/

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

"The teacher spoke roughly to the student who repeatedly interrupted class. "

Illustration example

example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

Illustration milliliters

milliliters noun

/ˈmɪləˌlitərz/ /ˈmɪləˌliːtərz/

A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml

"The recipe calls for 50 milliliters of vanilla extract. "

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "