cup

noun

ˈkəp How to pronounce cup (audio)
Definition of cupnext
as in mug
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples of cup This style is designed to rest on the lip of a mug or teapot but may not be compatible with all cup sizes. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 One rotisserie chicken, if deboned correctly, should render 3 1/2 to 4 cups of meat. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Press two-thirds of the dough (about 1 1/3 cups) into bottom of prepared pan; bake 10 minutes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Even a simple cup of coffee revealed something about the city’s past. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cup
  1. mug
  2. goblet
Noun
  • Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Babies can lie on their backs and reach for rings and toys, plus admire their adorable little mugs in the mirror.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
Definition of mug
Noun
  • It’s served in a colorful goblet with a stick of fragrant palo santo, which your server will light to perfume the drink before your first sip.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of goblet

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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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