cupful

Example Sentences

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On a recent afternoon, Gérald poured less than a cupful of cooking oil into an old water bottle and handed it to a young boy.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

"A simple-minded but perfect way to master the movement is to practice outdoors with half a cupful of dried beans."

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2022

Used by the pinch or by the cupful, a harmonious spice blend can deepen and round out the flavors of almost any dish, instantly adding color, perfume and, sometimes, a stinging kick.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2021

Players jumped and threw hands skyward, Curry tossing a cupful of water onto a smiling Durant amid it all. 

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2017

Before she’d left the house, Naomi had gulped down a bitter cupful of coffee.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez