Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

half-cup

noun

hæf kʌp

Definition

A measurement that equals half of a cup, commonly used in cooking and baking.

Examples

To make the pancake batter, mix one half-cup of flour with one half-cup of milk.
For the recipe, you will need a half-cup of sugar to balance the flavors.
She poured herself a half-cup of coffee for the morning boost.

Meaning

The term ‘half-cup’ refers to a specific measurement in volume, particularly in culinary contexts, indicating that it is exactly one half of a standard cup measurement.