measuring cup
noun
US
: a cup that has markings for measuring ingredients when cooking
also
: a cup that holds a particular amount of an ingredient used in cooking
a set of measuring cups ranging from ¹/₄ cup to 1 cup
Examples of measuring cup in a Sentence
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Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a large bowl (or measuring cup).
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
To store asparagus, trim off an inch or so from the bottom and place the shoots in a tall, wide glass, vase or measuring cup with a couple of inches of water.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
To the measuring cup, add enough water to measure 2 cups.
—Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl or platter, then pour the pan juices into a liquid measuring cup or bowl.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Combine the garlic and the rice vinegar in a liquid measuring cup, then add the salt, soy sauce and both sesame oils, whisking to form an emulsified dressing.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Mash with the bottom of a dry measuring cup until a rough paste forms, about one minute.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
—Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Meanwhile, add the jam to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
To store asparagus, trim off an inch or so from the bottom and place the shoots in a tall, wide glass, vase or measuring cup with a couple of inches of water.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
To the measuring cup, add enough water to measure 2 cups.
—Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl or platter, then pour the pan juices into a liquid measuring cup or bowl.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Combine the garlic and the rice vinegar in a liquid measuring cup, then add the salt, soy sauce and both sesame oils, whisking to form an emulsified dressing.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Mash with the bottom of a dry measuring cup until a rough paste forms, about one minute.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
—Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Meanwhile, add the jam to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
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“Measuring cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20cup. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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