How to Use measuring cup in a Sentence

measuring cup

noun
  • Drain berries in a sieve set into a large glass measuring cup.
    — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a large bowl (or measuring cup).
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • Strain the juices in the roasting pan into a large glass measuring cup.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The judges still take a dollop out of his measuring cup and mixing bowl.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Pour the pan juices into a measuring cup, scraping up any bits of fond on the pan.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • If the ranch in the measuring cup is too thick, add a little bit of water to loosen it.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • 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
  • The lid cover also serves as a measuring cup.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Measure 1 cup of heavy cream into a deep bowl or measuring cup.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Pour the drippings from the pan into a heatproof glass bowl or large measuring cup.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Using bottom of measuring cup, press crust again to pack it down a little more.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Digging your measuring cup into the bag of flour and dumping it in your bowl is not the way to go.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl, and discard green chiles.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Measure 1 cup heavy cream into a deep bowl or 4-cup measuring cup.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and milk; set aside.
    — Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 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
  • 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
  • Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Just before blending, use a ladle or liquid measuring cup to scoop out a cup or so of the broth or stock.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
  • 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 separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the miso, soy sauce and hot vegetable broth.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Using a half-cup measuring cup, drop biscuit dough into a large cast-iron skillet.
    — Hannah Taylor, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash radishes to about 1/2-inch thickness.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • 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

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