Definition of cupnext
as in mug
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples of cup The Blank Slate Truck has bucket seats and a center tray with cup holders and open bins. Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 This gives us an opportunity to fire up the coffee kettle and brew still more cups of stimulation. Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026 Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Blow off the night before with a quick stroll and a few cups of coffee. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The menu also featured four collectible cups along with a purchase of one of the menu's combo items. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cup
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Noun
  • The room shakes, and my mug falls to the ground.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • A little larger than a large coffee mug, the compact projector delivers incredible Dolby sound from its small, cube-like shape.
    Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
    Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026

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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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