measuring cup

measuring cup
noun
graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients
Hypernyms: ↑measure

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noun, pl ⋯ cups [count]
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

— compare measuring jug

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ˈmeasuring cup f10 [measuring cup] noun
a metal or plastic container used in the US for measuring quantities when cooking

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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