cup

noun

ˈkəp How to pronounce cup (audio)
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 For example, Alexa still can’t reliably make a cup of coffee. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 Gradually add remaining ¼ cup vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until combined and the consistency of mayonnaise. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 And maybe that cup will runneth over and spill over into some good juju for Happy Death Day 3 and Freaky Death Day. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 Come tell us what's on your mind, share your story and help shape our coverage, all over a free cup of coffee. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cup
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  1. mug
  2. goblet
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  • Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Ceramicist Lalese Stamps, who first earned a cult following by creating 100 mugs with 100 different handles, brings that same playful approach to this line’s organic shapes, inspired by puddles after rain.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of mug
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  • While the world’s grand dining rooms served Champagne and Bordeaux in elegant crystal stemware, corner bistros and local trattorias poured even their best wines into clunky glass goblets.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Matching china sets, crystal glassware, extra water goblets, champagne flutes, and specialized wine glasses can take up a lot of space.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblet

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