Synonyms of cup

cup

noun

ˈkəp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mug
• goblet
• beaker
• tankard
• chalice
• stein
• teacup
• blackjack
• demitasse
• noggin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cup

Directions In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, a generous pinch of salt, and a couple cracks of pepper. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

God prepares a table for the speaker despite the presence of his enemies, anoints his head with oil, and fills his cup to overflowing. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Comics took so many shots at the 79-year-old Albuquerque woman who sued McDonald’s over a scalding cup of coffee that swayed Americans allowed tort reform to tilt the balance of power from customers to companies. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Mix one cup of hot water and one cup of vinegar in a spray bottle, shaking it to mix it together. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing cup

• cup of tea