1. plural of teaspoon; small spoons used for stirring tea, coffee, or eating small amounts of food
2. plural of teaspoon; units of measurement equal to about 5 milliliters each
Usage: cooking; measurement

Examples

• She placed the teaspoons next to the coffee cups.
• The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
• We need more teaspoons for the dinner party.
• Add three teaspoons of sugar to the mixture.
• The drawer contains several silver teaspoons.
• Mix in four teaspoons of baking powder.