Definition

Teaspoons—the smallest spoon in the holy trinity of measuring spoons, holding about 5 milliliters. In recipes, it's the unit that separates 'perfect seasoning' from 'inedible salt bomb,' so precision actually matters here.

Example Usage

Add two tsps of vanilla extract to the batter.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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