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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Bloom Gelatin Place 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Mix 1 cup of cool water with 20 drops of food coloring and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
Stir together buttermilk, vanilla, and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a large liquid measuring cup.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Strain the juices in the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Mix 1 cup of cool water with 20 drops of food coloring and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
Stir together buttermilk, vanilla, and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a large liquid measuring cup.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Strain the juices in the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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