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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Another way is to measure the serving size with a measuring cup.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2024
Mash potato in the cooking water and pour into a large measuring cup.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2024
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 the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
She reached over and took hold of the napkin and gave it a good shake, and Despereaux tumbled out of the napkin and landed right directly, plop, in a measuring cup full of oil.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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