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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Add enough additional broth to the drippings in the measuring cup to make 2 cups total liquid.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, the mixer’s plug and attachments fit into a storage base that doubles as a measuring cup.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The judges still take a dollop out of his measuring cup and mixing bowl.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Add enough additional broth to the drippings in the measuring cup to make 2 cups total liquid.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, the mixer’s plug and attachments fit into a storage base that doubles as a measuring cup.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The judges still take a dollop out of his measuring cup and mixing bowl.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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