How to Use measuring cup in a Sentence

measuring cup

noun

• Do not squeeze the moisture from the zucchini or pack it into your measuring cup too tightly.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
• Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a large bowl (or measuring cup).
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
• Take that same measuring cup and measure a half-cup of water and put it in the pot with the sugar.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2023
• Then, strain the lemon juice mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a large measuring cup or bowl.
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
  — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• Mash with the bottom of a dry measuring cup until a rough paste forms, about one minute.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
• Using the bottom of a dry measuring cup, press crumbs into the bottom and up sides of the plate.
  — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2023
• To the measuring cup, add enough water to measure 2 cups.
  — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• Greek yogurt: Add ¼ cup of water to a 2-cup measuring cup, then fill with plain yogurt to the 2-cup line.
  — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
• The measurements on the side of the container will save you from getting a measuring cup dirty.
  — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Eight tools—including a cheese grater, lemon juicer and measuring cup—are stacked to fit in this all-in-one bottle.
  — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 25 Oct. 2023
• In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and milk; set aside.
  — Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
• As soon as the pasta is done, scoop out a cup of the starchy cooking water with a glass measuring cup, then drain the pasta in a colander in the sink.
  — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• Set the liner inside a liquid measuring cup, folding the excess plastic over the edge of the cup.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
• The result was a very hot bowl and water boiling in a liquid measuring cup.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
• Meanwhile, add the jam to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Use a ladle or a heatproof measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the starchy pasta cooking water.
  — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 Mar. 2023
• Place a fine-mesh strainer over a liquid measuring cup.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• In a bowl or measuring cup, combine 3 cups cold water and 5 Tbsp.
  — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023
• For each cup of sour milk needed, place 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
• To store asparagus, trim off an inch or so from the bottom and place the shoots in a tall, wide glass, vase or measuring cup with a couple of inches of water.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl or platter, then pour the pan juices into a liquid measuring cup or bowl.
  — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
• In 2-cup liquid measuring cup, microwave 3/4 cup milk until warm to touch.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 6 Apr. 2023
• Step 4In liquid measuring cup, combine milk and lemon juice.
  — Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2023
• Place the honey in a small, microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl and heat on HIGH for 30 seconds, or until easily pourable.
  — Leah Koenig, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
• Combine the garlic and the rice vinegar in a liquid measuring cup, then add the salt, soy sauce and both sesame oils, whisking to form an emulsified dressing.
  — Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Transfer the coconut milk to a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, add the green curry paste, stir with a fork until smooth, then season to taste with salt.
  — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
• Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
• Just add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a 2-cup measuring cup, then add the milk to the 2-cup line, stirring to incorporate.
  — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
• In medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together milk, 1 egg, and oil until smooth.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024