Difference between Dessertspoon and Tablespoon

What is the difference between Dessertspoon and Tablespoon?

Dessertspoon as a noun is an item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert. while Tablespoon as a noun is a large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.

Dessertspoon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An item of cutlery; a spoon, larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon, used for eating dessert. A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately 10 millilitres; a dessertspoonful. More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.

Tablespoon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.A unit of measure, equal to three teaspoons or roughly 15 milliliters in US, exactly 15 milliliters in Britain and Canada, equal to four teaspoons or 20 milliliters in Australia.

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