measuring cup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of measuring cup
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
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
Pour your espresso shot into the measuring cup and add two ounces of sugar syrup or regular granulated sugar, before adding them to the blender with ice, milk and the frappé base.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 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
He said an I.Q. showed how much intelligence you could get, like the numbers on the outside of a measuring cup.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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