measuring cup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of measuring cup
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
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
I eagerly dug through the cabinets, pulling out a bag of sugar, a measuring cup, two pitchers, plastic cups, and a wooden spoon.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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