Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tey-buh l-spoon-foo l]
- /ˈteɪ bəl spunˌfʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tey-buh l-spoon-foo l]
- /ˈteɪ bəl spunˌfʊl/
Definitions of tbs. word
- noun plural tbs. the amount a tablespoon can hold. 1
- noun plural tbs. a volumetric measure equal to ½ fluid ounce (14.8 ml), or three teaspoonfuls. Abbreviation: T., tbs., tbsp. 1
- noun tbs. In recipes, tbs. is a written abbreviation for tablespoonful. 0
- abbreviation TBS. tablespoon(ful) 0
- noun tbs. tablespoon(s) 0
- noun tbs. tablespoonful(s) 0
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Origin of tbs.
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; tablespoon + -ful
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Parts of speech for Tbs.
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tbs. popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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