Vloeistofcup

Vloeistofcup is a Dutch-language term used as a generic descriptor for a cup-like vessel intended to hold, measure, or transfer liquids. It does not denote a single standardized product, but rather a category of containers whose form and capacity can vary depending on context and manufacturer. In practice, the term may refer to measuring cups used in kitchens as well as to lab or industrial vessels designed for liquid handling.

In terms of design, vloeistofcups are typically made from materials such as glass, plastic, or ceramic. Common features include a stable base, a handle for gripping, a spout or pouring lip, and measurement markings in milliliters or liters. Volumes can range from small amounts used in culinary tasks to larger capacities used in processing or sampling workflows.

Applications vary by context. In households, a vloeistofcup often corresponds to a liquid measuring cup used for cooking and beverage preparation. In laboratory or industrial settings, the term may describe a beaker-like vessel used for holding, mixing, or transferring liquids; however, in precise technical contexts it is common to specify the exact instrument (for example, measuring cup, beaker, or graduated cylinder).

Etymology notes that vloeistof means liquid in Dutch, and cup is an English loanword. Because the term is not tightly standardized, its exact meaning depends on usage, context, and regional conventions.

See also: measuring cup, beaker, graduated cylinder, kitchenware.