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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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.
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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
Make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard and honey in a jar with a lid or large glass measuring cup.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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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
Make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard and honey in a jar with a lid or large glass measuring cup.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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