cup
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noun \ˈkəp\Definition of CUP
1
: an open usually bowl-shaped drinking vessel
2
a : a drinking vessel and its contents b : the consecrated wine of the Communion
3
: something that falls to one's lot
4
: an ornamental cup offered as a prize (as in a championship)
5
: something resembling a cup: as a : a cup-shaped plant organ b : an athletic supporter reinforced usually with plastic to provide extra protection to the wearer c : either of two parts of a brassiere that are shaped like and fit over the breasts d : the metal case inside a hole in golf; also : the hole itself
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: a usually iced beverage resembling punch but served from a pitcher rather than a bowl
7
: a half pint : eight fluid ounces
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: a food served in a cup-shaped usually footed vessel <a fruit cup>
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: the symbol ∪ indicating the union of two sets — compare cap 7
— cup·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— in one's cups
: drunk
See Examples of CUP
- Would you like another cup of tea?
- The winner will take home the cup.
Origin of CUP
Middle English cuppe, from Old English, from Late Latin cuppa cup, alteration of Latin cupa tub — more at hive
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to CUP
- Synonyms
- mug
2cup
transitive verbcuppedcup·ping
Definition of CUP
1
: to treat by cupping
2
a : to curve into the shape of a cup <cupped his hands around his mouth> b : to place in or as if in a cup
Examples of CUP
- He cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted at us.
- I had to cup my hand to my ear in order to hear him.
- He cupped his mouth with his hands and shouted at us.
- I sat with my chin cupped in my hand.
First Known Use of CUP
14th century
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