measuring cup
noun
US
: a cup that has markings for measuring ingredients when cooking
also
: a cup that holds a particular amount of an ingredient used in cooking
a set of measuring cups ranging from ¹/₄ cup to 1 cup
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Just before blending, use a ladle or liquid measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the broth or stock.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Play it safe and avoid picking a knife for this, instead opt for a ladle, spoon, measuring cup… anything that’s stainless steel and not sharp.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Brekke recommends rounding up the following tools: A small liquid measuring cup that tracks pounds and tablespoons comes in handy to accurately measure the syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Just before blending, use a ladle or liquid measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the broth or stock.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Play it safe and avoid picking a knife for this, instead opt for a ladle, spoon, measuring cup… anything that’s stainless steel and not sharp.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Brekke recommends rounding up the following tools: A small liquid measuring cup that tracks pounds and tablespoons comes in handy to accurately measure the syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for measuring cup
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“Measuring cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20cup. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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