Spoonful vs. Teaspoon: What's the Difference?

The amount that a spoon holds.

The common small spoon used especially in serving and consuming tea, coffee, and desserts.

The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

Abbr. t or tsp. A household cooking measure equal to 1/3 tablespoon (about 5 milliliters). See Table at measurement.

The quantity which a spoon contains, or is able to contain; as, a teaspoonful; a tablespoonful.

A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.

Hence, a small quantity.

A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

As much as a spoon will hold;

To serve with a teaspoon

A small spoon used in stirring and sipping tea, coffee, etc., and for other purposes.

Same as teaspoonful.

A small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram

As much as a teaspoon will hold