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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Serve immediately or transfer to a 8-cup measuring cup or 2 quart pitcher and freeze up to 1 hour.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Using a 1/4-cup scoop or measuring cup, scoop ice cream onto bottom sides of 18 cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Pinch smoked paprika or chipotle powder, plus more as needed
1: Make the Earl Grey simple syrup: Pour the boiling water in a liquid measuring cup, add the tea and steep for about 5 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Press crust into baking dish: Firmly press mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish using a flat-bottom measuring cup.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Using a 1/4-cup scoop or measuring cup, scoop ice cream onto bottom sides of 18 cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Pinch smoked paprika or chipotle powder, plus more as needed
1: Make the Earl Grey simple syrup: Pour the boiling water in a liquid measuring cup, add the tea and steep for about 5 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Press crust into baking dish: Firmly press mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish using a flat-bottom measuring cup.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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