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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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.
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Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Don't Default to a Full Cap of Detergent Liquid and powder laundry detergents need to be measured before they're added to the washing machine, and detergent makers include a measuring cup in their packaging.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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.
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Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
The lid cover also serves as a measuring cup.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Don't Default to a Full Cap of Detergent Liquid and powder laundry detergents need to be measured before they're added to the washing machine, and detergent makers include a measuring cup in their packaging.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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