Synonyms for

Teaspoon

Verb / ˈti:ˌspu:n / Another word for teaspoon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee

Synonyms & similar words

teaspoonful spoonful dash dollop drop little smidgen pinch nip taste morsel modicum scant scrap shred snip sprinkle whiff crumb fragment grain

Common collocations

  • teaspoon of sugar
  • teaspoon of salt
  • teaspoon of honey
  • teaspoon of baking soda
  • teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • teaspoon measure
  • level teaspoon
  • heaping teaspoon

Word family

noun teaspoon

Usage note

A teaspoon is a unit of volume, typically used in cooking and medicine. It is a common measurement, but its exact volume can vary slightly by region.

Example sentences

  1. She used a teaspoon to measure the sugar.
  2. He put a teaspoon of honey in his tea.
  3. I need a teaspoon of salt for this recipe.
  4. She stirred the soup with a teaspoon.
  5. He scooped some sugar with a teaspoon.

Quotes

  • A teaspoon of honey makes the medicine go down.
  • A teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down.
  • A teaspoon of happiness is worth a pound of gold.

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