TSP. | Meaning, Definition In Cambridge English Dictionary

Meaning of tsp. in English tsp.(also tsp, US also t.) Add to word list Add to word list written abbreviation for teaspoonful : Add one tsp. of ground coriander. Mix in 1 level tsp of baking powder and 1 level tsp of ground cinnamon.

• Add 1–2 tsp. chilli powder.
• Sprinkle 2 tsp. of brown sugar on top of each tart.
• Use 1 tsp of wholegrain mustard.
• Throw in about 2 tsp chopped thyme for some extra flavour.
• Mix 1 tsp dried yeast with 500ml warm water in a large bowl.
• Add 1 t. vanilla.

Measurements of volume: informal

• -ful
• armload
• basketful
• boatload
• bucketful
• cup
• dessertspoon
• fistful
• forkful
• glass
• jugful
• plate
• pocketful
• pot
• scoop
• spoonful
• tablespoonful
• tankful
• tbs
• truckload

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tsp. | American Dictionary

tsp.noun [ C ] plural tsp. Add to word list Add to word list abbreviation for teaspoon: Add 1 tsp. baking powder. (Definition of tsp. from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translations of tsp.

in Chinese (Traditional) 一茶匙的量（teaspoonful的縮寫）… See more in Chinese (Simplified) 一茶匙的量（teaspoonful的缩写）… See more in Spanish forma abreviada escrita de “teaspoonful”:, cucharilla, cucharadita… See more in Portuguese forma abreviada escrita de "teaspoonful":, colher de chá, colherada… See more Need a translator?

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More meanings of tsp.

• teaspoon
• tsp., at teaspoonful
• tsp., at teaspoon

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