Tbs Meaning in English
word
ˌtiː.biːˈɛs
tee-bee-ESS
ˌtiː.biːˈɛs
tee-bee-ESS
Definition
"Tbs" is an abbreviation for "tablespoon," a standard unit of measurement used in cooking, equal to about 15 milliliters. It is often used in recipes to indicate the amount of an ingredient.
Usage & Nuances
"Tbs" is sometimes written as "tbsp." or "T". Not to be confused with "tsp" (teaspoon), which is a much smaller amount. Mostly appears in written recipes, not spoken English.
Spanish: cda (cucharada)Portuguese (BR): colher de sopaPortuguese (PT): c. s. (colher de sopa)Chinese (Simplified): 汤匙Chinese (Traditional): 湯匙Hindi: टेबलस्पून (बड़ा चमच)Arabic: ملعقة كبيرةBengali: টেবিল চামচ - টেবিলস্পুনRussian: столовая ложкаJapanese: 大さじVietnamese: muỗng canhKorean: 큰술Turkish: yemek kaşığıUrdu: کھانے کا چمچIndonesian: sendok makan
Example Sentences
Add 2 tbs of sugar to the bowl.
basic
Stir in 1 tbs of olive oil.
basic
The recipe says to use 3 tbs of flour.
basic
You only need one tbs of honey for this dressing.
natural
I accidentally put in a tbs instead of a teaspoon.
natural
If you double the recipe, you'll need 4 tbs of soy sauce.
natural