Tablespoon (noun)

A large spoon used for serving food at the table, or as a cooking measure equivalent to 15 milliliters (0.5 fluid ounces).

Origin:

Early 18th century: from table + spoon.

Examples:

1. She added two tablespoons of sugar to the recipe.
2. He served himself a tablespoon of gravy.
3. The tablespoon is a common unit of measurement in cooking.
4. The tablespoon was passed around the table for people to serve themselves.
5. The tablespoon is bigger than a teaspoon.