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

Examples of teacup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

From the in-room Alice in Wonderland–themed teacups to the residence’s private library, each whimsical element offers guests a sense of imaginative comfort blended with timeless sophistication. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

First there’s a teacup, which is technically a matcha bowl, that holds about 10 ounces. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026

The event also includes homemade cookies, beverages and a commemorative teacup and saucer or a mug with a collectable china pattern. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teacup

• a storm in a teacup

Rhymes for teacup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

teacup

noun

tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp 

: a small cup used with a saucer for hot beverages