teacup

noun

tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp 

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

teacupful

ˈtē-ˌkəp-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

That metric may be deceiving, too, since a traditional five-piece place setting includes a teacup and saucer. —Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2023

But those teacup storms have not translated into the wider gaming community who are likely not aware at them at all. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022

This movie really embraces the social media era where something can become memeified and generate a little bit of a tempest in a teacup of attention. —Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023

But no one need doubt that the teacup ride will function as advertised. —David Mamet, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020

This meant swapping out any period furnishings that the actors would sit on or even place a teacup on, according to production designer Bob Shaw. —Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023

Plus Flea & Tick Spot Treatment for Dogs is available in four different doses, ranging from teacup to giant breeds. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022

Laissez Faire & Company, 10710 York Road, Cockeysville. Ceramic teacup from local artist Alex Bell, $40. —Barbara Haddock Taylor, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2022

In that light, the Singularity is just a digital tempest in a teacup. —Kyle Munkittrick, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2011

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teacup

• a storm in a teacup

• a storm in a teacup

Kids Definition

teacup

noun

tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp 

: a small cup used with a saucer for hot beverages