Measuring Cup Definition

noun
A standard cup, usually one holding either 8 oz or 16 oz, with marks to show fractional amounts and with a lip for pouring, used to measure ingredients in cooking, esp. liquid ingredients.
Webster's New World

A cup for measuring dry ingredients, usually part of a set in graduated sizes including one cup and12,13, and14 of this.

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Other Word Forms of Measuring Cup

Noun

Singular:
measuring cup
Plural:
measuring cups

Measuring Cup Sentence Examples

  • Place the measuring cup on a level surface at eye level then add the liquid to your desired measurement.

  • Measure 5 ounces of water into the measuring cup and pour it into your favorite wine glass.

  • If you want to use the microwave, get a two-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup and fill it with two cups of wax.

  • Though your child may be too young to measure on his own, you can still mark the line in the measuring cup and have him pour.

  • A freezer container can accomplish the same goal, but you will need to measure the basil and olive oil mixture into a measuring cup first, then spoon it into the freezer container.

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