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Cup (US) Definition
A unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. One United States customary cup is equal to 236.588 milliliters.
History/Origin
A traditional unit with varying definitions, now standardized for culinary use.
Current Use
The cup is typically used in cooking to measure liquids and bulk foods, often within the context of serving sizes. Standardized measuring cups are used instead of actual drinking cups.