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

Recent Examples on the Web

Dunk a measuring cup in the pot to reserve ⅓ cup of the cooking water, drain the potatoes, then transfer them to a large bowl. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

But this adjustable Oxo measuring cup will save you time that would otherwise be spent scraping every last bit of peanut butter from the measuring cup. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

The lid cover also serves as a measuring cup. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Rhymes for measuring cup

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