Tsp

/ˌtiˌɛsˈpi/ abbreviation

Definition

abbreviation for teaspoon, a unit of measurement

Etymology

Abbreviation of 'teaspoon', from 'tea' + 'spoon', referring to the small spoon used for stirring tea

Kelly Says

TSP started as literally a spoon for tea, but now it's become the standard small measurement in cooking - from tea time to recipe time!

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