measuring cup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of measuring cup
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
Pour the mixture into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 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
Instead, it looked like something solid was connecting the measuring cup to the pot.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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