Previous definitions:
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Containers used to measure varying amounts of food. They usually come in graduated sizes. Dry measuring cups are used to measure flour, sugar, etc. and usually come in 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup sizes. Liquid measuring cups are used to measure water, milk, oils, etc., and usually come in 1 cup, 2 cup, and 4 cup sizes.
As defined by Mechanical Turk
on October 25, 2011