demitasse

noun

Definition of demitassenext
as in cup

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Recent Examples of demitasse Espresso is intended to be savored in a demitasse cup, essentially a mini mug, and is a slow sipper. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 In the morning, over demitasses and backgammon, buyers and sellers negotiated the day’s wholesale price as truckloads of worms waited outside. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 The petite espresso demitasse might seem laughably small in a culture obsessed with oversized everything—from Big Gulps to Venti lattes. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule. — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023 To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement. — Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demitasse
  1. cup
  2. goblet
  3. glass
  4. chalice
  5. teacup
Noun
  • Several employee open cup containers with unapproved screw-top lids were on the shelf, prep table and food prep storage.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come in a cup or a can.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Goblet Squat The goblet squat strengthens the entire lower body, especially the quadriceps.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While the world’s grand dining rooms served Champagne and Bordeaux in elegant crystal stemware, corner bistros and local trattorias poured even their best wines into clunky glass goblets.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblet
Noun
  • Meta also plans to add it to Ray-Ban smart glasses and sell devices, such as a Tamagotchi-style device called Muse Charm and another device for connecting home devices.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The redesign features limestone, natural stone, wood and onyx, along with a glass facade inspired by the Pacific Ocean.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of glass
Noun
  • The priest reportedly sold them the chalice for $19,440, with the jeweler believing that the money was going to help the church’s finances, authorities said.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of chalice
Noun
  • 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
Definition of teacup

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