teacup

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tea·cup | \ ˈtē-ˌkəp

Definition of teacup

: a small cup usually with a handle used with a saucer for hot beverages

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Recent Examples on the Web Tour four homes decorated for the holidays, then head to the VFW Post 3873 and enjoy tea with homemade cookies and receive a commemorative teacup and saucer. — Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 15 Nov. 2021 There was also a vintage market, and a teacup auction. — Melanie Savage, courant.com, 8 Nov. 2021 Soon afterward, Oppenheim purchased a teacup, saucer and spoon and wrapped them in the fur of a Chinese gazelle. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2021 There’s cottage pie baked in an oversized teacup, dense with peas, potatoes, ground meat and gravy. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Sep. 2021 The latest regulatory news punishing Chinese game shares looks like a bit of a tempest in a teacup. — Jacky Wong, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2021 There will also be a silent teacup auction, with books and other items as prizes, with proceeds going to the children’s department at the Manchester Public Library. — Steve Smith, courant.com, 1 Sep. 2021 Raffle prizes, teacup raffle and course contests add to the day. — courant.com, 4 Aug. 2021 In contrast, a teacup set stamped with Lady Gaga’s lipstick kiss sold for over $75,000 at a charity auction in 2012. — Richard Ma, Forbes, 29 June 2021

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