Synonyms of cup

cup

noun

ˈkəp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mug
• goblet
• beaker
• tankard
• chalice
• stein
• teacup
• blackjack
• demitasse
• noggin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cup

Someone put on gloves after using their personal phone, then went to get a cup to serve drinks to guests. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Another special-edition trip, the evening Holiday Magic Train, runs from late November through December, getting riders into the spirit of the season with cups of hot cocoa and festive music. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Pour a cup of white vinegar down your AC’s condensate drain twice a year to fend off algae and avoid clogging. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Yorktown residents say Steele is well known in the community, and many have offered him assistance over the last few years, including a daily cup of coffee. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing cup

• cup of tea