Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tablespoon

2 senses of tablespoon

Sense 1
tablespoon, tablespoonful -- (as much as a tablespoon will hold)
       => containerful -- (the quantity that a container will hold)

Sense 2
tablespoon -- (a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving)
       => spoon -- (a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food)