teacup

noun

tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp How to pronounce teacup (audio)
: a small cup usually with a handle used with a saucer for hot beverages
teacupful noun

Examples of teacup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rooms lean modern, but retain an early 20th-century feel with signature teacups with Tiffany Blue stripes, marble bathrooms, Liddell linens, and large windows overlooking Balfe Street. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, a video of the Only Murders in the Building actress enjoying a fairground ride in a spinning teacup also appeared in the post, as well as snaps of Blanco kissing her cheek and shoulder, and a photo of Gomez resting her legs on him during a car journey. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 The restaurant also has a shop that offers wine, tequila, teacups and more gifts for sale. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024 For just a touch of nostalgia, delicate teacups and saucers are the perfect vessels for small flower arrangements. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024 There’s even the option to add a subwoofer for those who like to hear their teacups rattle. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 The tunnel builders even paid some attention to décor: The tiled walls of a small kitchenette in the compound, littered with remnants of food and dirty dishes, were embellished with a quaint, if incongruous, motif of teapots and teacups. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024 Try a single bulb in an old and intricately patterned gravy boat or teacup, or, for more impact, plant several bulbs together in a lidless soupier or tureen, covering the soil with a layer of green moss that can either be lifted from the garden or bought in bags from floristry suppliers. Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023 Fertig says soufflés rise more easily in porcelain teacups with smooth sides than in earthenware teacups, which can have a rougher texture. Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teacup was in 1700

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“Teacup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teacup. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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teacup

noun
tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp How to pronounce teacup (audio)
: a small cup used with a saucer for hot beverages

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