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cup

noun

Meaning

A small, open container with a handle, used for drinking hot liquids like tea or coffee.

Examples

She drank her morning tea from a delicate china cup.
He held the warm cup in his hands to feel its heat.

Synonyms: mug, glass, beaker, goblet

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cup (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kʌp/

Definition

A small, open container with a handle, used for drinking hot liquids like tea or coffee.

Examples

She drank her morning tea from a delicate china cup.
He held the warm cup in his hands to feel its heat.
The coffee shop offered a special discount for customers who brought their own reusable cup.

How to Use cup

cup of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate a quantity of a liquid or other substance contained in a cup. — "I'd like a cup of tea, please."

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