cup

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noun

ˈkəp

Synonyms of cup next

: an open usually bowl-shaped drinking vessel

: a drinking vessel and its contents

: the consecrated wine of the Communion

: something that falls to one's lot

: an ornamental cup offered as a prize (as in a championship)

: something resembling a cup: such as

: a cup-shaped plant organ

: an athletic supporter reinforced usually with plastic to provide extra protection to the wearer

: either of two parts of a brassiere that are shaped like and fit over the breasts

: the metal case inside a hole in golf

also : the hole itself

: a usually iced beverage resembling punch but served from a pitcher rather than a bowl

: a half pint : eight fluid ounces

: a food served in a cup-shaped usually footed vessel

a fruit cup

: the symbol ∪ indicating the union of two sets compare cap sense 7

cuplike

ˈkəp-ˌlīk

adjective

cup

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verb

cupped; cupping

transitive verb

: to treat by cupping

: to curve into the shape of a cup

cupped his hands around his mouth

: to place in or as if in a cup

Phrases

in one's cups

: drunk

Example Sentences

Noun Would you like another cup of tea? The winner will take home the cup. Verb 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

These shoes feature a pronounced arch and a deep heel cup, as well as a roomy toe box that’s well-suited for wide feet. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2023 Step 3Divide cheese among indents (about 1/4 cup each), then top with remaining patties. —

Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023 Spoon about 1/3 cup of sauce into each of 6 shallow bowls. —

Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023 On the sandy ground Upon arriving at the visitors’ center, guests are welcomed with dates and cups of Saudi coffee, which is very lightly brewed and often mixed with cardamom. —

Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 May 2023 Never Say Never Curvy Racie Racerback Bralette $80 at cosabella.com This bralette is specifically designed for anyone with DD cups or larger. —

Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com, 13 May 2023 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker Brewing a cup of joe while camping is an easy, tiny luxury, and the perfect way to start a camping weekend out right. —

Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023 One group offended local sensibilities by slurping cup noodles outside a public toilet in Repulse Bay, a beach redoubt of multimillion-dollar homes. —

Olivia Wang, New York Times, 10 May 2023 Add about 1/2 cup of batter to griddle to make one pancake. —

Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023

Verb

The offerings include chromotherapy, crystal therapy, cupping therapy, ear candling, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), reiki, thought field therapy (TFT), vibrational sound therapy and yoga. —

Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 10 May 2023 In the photo, Montag stands in front of a dark background, cupping her breasts with one hand and cradling her bump with the other. —

Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2023 The mask cups the outer edges of the eye rather than pressing directly onto the eyes which helps provide more long-term comfort. —

Kaitlyn Mcinnis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2023 Its pleasingly ergonomic design features a rounded bottom that can be comfortably cupped by the hand, and six razor blades safely concealed behind a metal grill at the business end. —

Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2023 This can be from over-ear headphones cupping your ears or in-ear buds suctioning the inside of your ear to block out sounds. —

Loren Brutsch, Health, 15 Feb. 2023 Book Now Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 4 Carillon Wellness Resort, Miami From cupping to cryotherapy, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers a unique blend of Western, Eastern, and alternative medicines. —

Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 7 Apr. 2023 Hundreds of people gathered in Public Square Park in downtown Nashville on Wednesday for a vigil honoring those killed during this week’s shooting, cupping their hands around flickering white candles or shielding their eyes from the bright sun. —

Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2023 If using a dumbbell, hold it vertically so your wrist is touching the bar and hands are cupping the top end of the weight; for a kettlebell, grip it by the horn, right-side-up. —

Women's Health, 7 Mar. 2023 See More

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