measuring cup

American  

noun

1. a graduated cup used especially in cooking for measuring ingredients.

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Etymology

Origin of measuring cup

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

If serving individually, our off most of the liquid into a measuring cup or a pretty creamer pitcher.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023

Strain through a fine mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup or medium bowl, pressing on the solids; you should have 1½ cups strained coconut milk.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

In a separate large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the water, cider vinegar and ice.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 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 stream of brownish liquid in her clear measuring cup was not moving, even though the cup tipped well past the point where gravity should’ve emptied it.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles