what is tablespoon
Measuring spoons. A tablespoon is a large spoon used for eating or serving. In most English-speaking countries, it is a large spoon used for serving, while in parts of Canada it is the largest type of spoon used for eating from a bowl. By extension, the term is used as a measure of volume in cooking.n these regions, one tablespoon is approximately 15 mL, which is about 1â2 US fl oz. In some places like the US, the tablespoon was historically defined as 1â2 US fl oz (2 tbsp. = 1 US fl oz).