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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To avoid this, don't forget to properly measure your brown sugar by packing it firmly into a dry measuring cup, then level it with the back of a spoon. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 Drain turkey drippings from the roasting pan into a liquid measuring cup. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup (or a 2 3/4 oz. scoop) scoop a portion of batter into the bowl of flour, gently tossing until evenly coated. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Pour the drippings from the pan into a heatproof glass bowl or large measuring cup. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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