measuring cup
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- noun
- /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ kʌp/
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- I fluff up the flour with a spoon, then spoon it into the measuring cup and sweep across.
- a glass measuring cup
- a liquid measuring cup
- a large measuring cup
And they are copper cups, like measuring cups.
- And they are copper cups, like measuring cups.
- I used to use measuring cups, but I don't anymore kind of just eyeball it, so that should be JK.
Examples
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Melt the wax in a glass measuring cup or dish in a warm oven.
Blog text (9) -
Oh, now look, this has to have exact measurements, so use your measuring cups okay?
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Can you hand me the measuring cup?
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Which means that you would spoon the flour right into the measuring cup just like this.
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I just keep a measuring cup by my pitcher and pour it up.
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Once it's bubbling a bit, grab a 1/3 cup measuring cup.
Blog text (25) -
Take out the measuring cups, bowls, and all the ingredients.
Fiction book (2001) -
In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine yeast and 1 cup warm water.
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In a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, spice, and vanilla.
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For liquids, it is important to use a clear measuring cup with accurate volume markings.
Synonyms
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A small container for pouring a set amount of liquid or dry food
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A glass container with marked lines for measuring liquids
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A tool that shows how big, heavy, or hot something is
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A tool that measures things like size or weight
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Morphology
The meaning 'a cup with markings used to measure amounts' is directly derivable from combining 'measuring' (relating to quantifying) with 'cup' (a container/standard measure). This is a straightforward modifier+noun construction common in English and many other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Measuring cup names a simple kitchen tool: a cup with lines and numbers that show exact amounts. Because the cup is made to 'measure' how much liquid or dry ingredient you add, the name now means a cup used to add the right amount when you cook or bake.