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tsp

Pronunciation: [tiː es piː]

Word

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a small unit of measurement used in cooking, where 'tsp' stands for teaspoon. It helps tell you how much of something to use, like sugar or salt, when you're making food.

Example

I added one tsp of vanilla extract to the cake batter.

Example

I didn't put enough tsp of salt in the soup, so it tastes bland.

Example

How many tsp of flour do I need for this recipe?

Context: “measurement”

(abbreviation) 'tsp' is short for teaspoon, a word we use to describe that same small measure in a quicker way.

Example

The recipe called for 2 tsp of baking powder.

Example

I thought it said 2 tbsp, but it really said 2 tsp.

Example

What does 'tsp' mean in this cooking instruction?

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