Cupful: meaning, definitions and examples
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cupful
[ ˈkʌp.fəl ]
measure amount
A cupful refers to the amount that a standard cup can hold. It is commonly used in cooking and baking to measure ingredients. The term implies a specific volume, often used as a measurement for liquids or granular substances. Typically, a cupful is equivalent to 8 fluid ounces in the United States. Understanding this measure is essential for following recipes accurately.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Add one cupful of sugar to the mixture.
- She poured a cupful of water into the pot.
- The recipe calls for two cupfuls of flour.
Translations
Translations of the word "cupful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 copa cheia
🇮🇳 कप भर
🇩🇪 Tasse voll
🇮🇩 secangkir
🇺🇦 чаша
🇵🇱 pełna filiżanka
🇯🇵 カップ一杯
🇫🇷 tasse pleine
🇪🇸 taza llena
🇹🇷 bir fincan dolusu
🇰🇷 컵 가득
🇸🇦 كوب ممتلئ
🇨🇿 hrnek plný
🇸🇰 hrnček plný
🇨🇳 杯满
🇸🇮 skodelica polna
🇮🇸 bolla full
🇰🇿 бұл кесе
🇬🇪 კოვზი სავსე
🇦🇿 bir fincan dolusu
🇲🇽 taza llena
Etymology
The word 'cupful' is a compound noun formed by combining 'cup' and 'ful'. The term 'cup' originates from the Old English 'cuppe', which means a drinking vessel, itself derived from the Latin 'cupa', meaning 'tub' or 'cask'. The suffix 'ful' comes from Old English 'full', signifying 'full of', and it is used to indicate the contents or the quantity that can be held. The usage of 'cupful' became more prevalent in cooking and household measurements as standardized cooking methods developed. The concept of measuring ingredients by 'cupfuls' has been particularly popular in American recipes, reflecting the standardization of kitchen tools. This term now serves as a fundamental unit in both professional and home cooking contexts.