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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Strain the juices in the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the miso, soy sauce and hot vegetable broth.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the miso, soy sauce and hot vegetable broth.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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
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 Apr. 2025.
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