Dessertspoon vs. Tablespoon

Dessertspoonnoun

An item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert.

Dessertspoonnoun

A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately 10 millilitres; a dessertspoonful.

Dessertspoonnoun

More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.

Dessertspoonnoun

as much as a dessertspoon will hold

Tablespoonnoun

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

Tablespoonnoun

A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.

Tablespoonnoun

(cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

Tablespoonnoun

A spoon of the largest size commonly used at the table; - distinguished from teaspoon, dessert spoon, etc.

Tablespoonnoun

as much as a tablespoon will hold

Tablespoonnoun

a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving

Tablespoon

A tablespoon is a large spoon. In many English-speaking regions, the term now refers to a large spoon used for serving; however, in some regions, it is the largest type of spoon used for eating.