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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