measuring cup

noun

: 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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Measure 1 cup heavy cream into a deep bowl or 4-cup measuring cup. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 Make potato filling: Combine milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup; microwave on High until butter melts, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. —

Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder and ginger. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 Once the butter reaches the color of an old penny, about 5 minutes, pour it into a small bowl or liquid measuring cup and set aside. 4. —

The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for measuring cup