measuring cup
Americannoun
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measuring cups
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of measuring cup
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Everything was made by hand with ratios determined by hand, not a measuring cup, even when baking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Strain out leaves, and pour the liquid back into a measuring cup.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024
Using a greased ¼-cup measuring cup, portion out biscuits a few at a time, dropping the dough gently into the flour-filled dish.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
In a 2-cup glass measuring cup or small microwave-safe bowl, combine the tamarind paste and ½ cup of water.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
His stare hesitated on a glass measuring cup hiding behind my alarm clock on the nightstand.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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