How to Use measuring cup in a Sentence

measuring cup

noun

• Bloom Gelatin Place 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
• Strain the juices in the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup.
  — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
• Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a large bowl (or measuring cup).
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
• Take that same measuring cup and measure a half-cup of water and put it in the pot with the sugar.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2023
• Then, strain the lemon juice mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a large measuring cup or bowl.
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Digging your measuring cup into the bag of flour and dumping it in your bowl is not the way to go.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
• Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
  — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 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
• Using the bottom of a dry measuring cup, press crumbs into the bottom and up sides of the plate.
  — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2023
• To the measuring cup, add enough water to measure 2 cups.
  — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• Greek yogurt: Add ¼ cup of water to a 2-cup measuring cup, then fill with plain yogurt to the 2-cup line.
  — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
• Pour the drippings from the pan into a heatproof glass bowl or large measuring cup.
  — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
• The measurements on the side of the container will save you from getting a measuring cup dirty.
  — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Eight tools—including a cheese grater, lemon juicer and measuring cup—are stacked to fit in this all-in-one bottle.
  — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 25 Oct. 2023
• In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and milk; set aside.
  — Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
• As soon as the pasta is done, scoop out a cup of the starchy cooking water with a glass measuring cup, then drain the pasta in a colander in the sink.
  — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• Measure 1 cup of heavy cream into a deep bowl or measuring cup.
  — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
• Just before blending, use a ladle or liquid measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the broth or stock.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
• Set the liner inside a liquid measuring cup, folding the excess plastic over the edge of the cup.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
• The result was a very hot bowl and water boiling in a liquid measuring cup.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
• Using bottom of measuring cup, press crust again to pack it down a little more.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
• Meanwhile, add the jam to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Trim about ½-inch off of the ends of the stalks, remove the rubber band keeping the stalks together, if present, and place the asparagus in a jar or a 2-cup measuring cup.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
• Use a ladle or a heatproof measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the starchy pasta cooking water.
  — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 Mar. 2023
• In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the miso, soy sauce and hot vegetable broth.
  — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
• The pitcher doubles as both a measuring cup for your liquid and a storage container for your finished milk.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
• Pour the pan juices into a measuring cup, scraping up any bits of fond on the pan.
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
• This measuring cup with a bright red handle is crafted with an easy-pour angled spout and a multitude of markings for cups, ounces, and milliliters.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
• Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
  — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
• Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash squash pieces, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025