Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The amount that a cup can hold.
- noun A measure of capacity equal to one cup.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The quantity that a cup holds; the contents of a cup.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun As much as a cup will hold.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The amount necessary to make a
cup full - noun A half
pint , i.e. eightounces
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the quantity a cup will hold
Etymologies
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Examples
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Throughout Italy, and at Rome, a decoction of fresh Lemons is extolled as a specific against intermittent fever; for which purpose a fresh unpeeled Lemon is cut into thin slices, and put into an earthenware jar with three breakfastcupfuls of cold water, and boiled down to one cupful, which is strained, the lemon being squeezed, and the decoction being given shortly before the access of fever is expected.
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
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Soak a cupful of tapioca in a quart of cold water after washing it thoroughly two or three times; after soaking three or four hours, simmer it in a stewpan until it becomes quite clear, stirring often; add the juice of a lemon, and a little of the grated peel, also a pinch of salt.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home Mrs. F.L. Gillette
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Soak a cupful of bread-crumbs in milk, squeeze dry, add two tablespoonfuls of butter, the yolk of an egg, and pepper, salt, thyme, and lemon-juice to season.
How to Cook Fish Myrtle Reed 1892
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Soak a cupful of tapioca over night in a quart of cold water.
Miss Parloa's New Cook Book Maria Parloa 1876
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He was usually able to scrounge up enough from the empty boxes in the trash or put the bite on an unsuspecting transient, “borrowing” a cupful or two from someone who he didn't already “owe” from before.
25 Cents at a Time Michael J. Solender 2011
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Individual serving sizes make figuring out portions easy—or just spoon yourself a cupful.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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He offered to swap flour, however, at the rate of a cupful for each egg, but Ras - munsen shook his head and hit the trail.
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Beat six eggs very light, powdered nutmeg and cinnamon, and a half cupful of sugar.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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Individual serving sizes make figuring out portions easy—or just spoon yourself a cupful.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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Beat six eggs very light, powdered nutmeg and cinnamon, and a half cupful of sugar.
Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011
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