Meaning & use
tbsp
An abbreviation for 'tablespoon,' a unit of volume used in cooking, roughly equal to 15 milliliters.
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The recipe calls for two tbsp of olive oil and one tbsp of vinegar.
Add one tbsp of sugar to balance the acidity of the sauce.
A note on using this word
'Tbsp' is distinct from 'tsp' (teaspoon); one tablespoon equals three teaspoons.
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