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

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Press crust into baking dish: Firmly press mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish using a flat-bottom measuring cup. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 Supplies that could be from a bakery kitchen sit on the counter: a metal bowl, a glass measuring cup, Crisco spray and a small Magic Bullet blender. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025 Scoop the kernels in, add butter to the tray (the measuring cup doubles as a melting tray), press the button, and watch kernels turn to popcorn. Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025 In a liquid measuring cup, combine the vinegar with ½ cup of ice water, then refrigerate. Step 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for measuring cup

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“Measuring cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20cup. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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