tablespoon

noun3

1. •
   (US, Canada) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
2. •
   A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

   • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet until hot and quickly saute the goat-cheese buttons on both sides until brown. — 1995
3. •
   (Australia, New-Zealand) A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.