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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Strain out leaves, and pour the liquid back into a measuring cup.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, and press it into an even layer with your hands or a flat-bottomed measuring cup.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
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
In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, mirin if using and garlic.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2023
The instructions on the back were in English, but there were drawings, too—a faucet pouring water into a measuring cup, a hand holding a spoon and stirring—and there were numbers that I could read.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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