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Dessertspoonful

Description:

A dessertspoonful refers to a unit of measurement used in cooking and recipes, specifically for measuring ingredients. It is commonly used in recipes to indicate the amount of a particular ingredient required or to serve as guidance for serving sizes.

In terms of physical attributes, a dessertspoonful is slightly smaller than a tablespoon and larger than a teaspoon, falling somewhere in between these two common cutlery utensils.

Senses and Usages:

1. Measurement: In cooking, a dessertspoonful is often used as an accurate measure of an ingredient's quantity. For example, "Add two dessertspoonfuls of sugar to the mixture."
2. Serving Size: Dessertspoonful can also refer to an estimation of the amount needed to serve an individual portion, especially for desserts. For instance, "Serve a dessertspoonful of whipped cream on top of each slice of pie."

Sample Sentences:

• "The recipe calls for two dessertspoonfuls of vanilla extract."
• "For a refreshing summer treat, have a dessertspoonful of homemade sorbet."
• "He carefully measured a dessertspoonful of olive oil to add to the pan."
• "The ice cream parlor offers a variety of flavors, and you can choose up to three different dessertspoonfuls."

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