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teacup

noun

Definition of teacup

as in cup

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Recent Examples of teacup The courses can be tiny, from a teeny teacup of hot chicken broth infused with the aged Alpine echo of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese or a squiggly sweet funnel cake dusted with spicebush berry sugar. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Varley videotaped himself keeping Preston awake and then spinning him on a playground teacup at excess speed, according to police. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The window to score was the size of a teacup. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for teacup

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To finish, the server will build a tableside Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu, with milk tea mascarpone Chantilly cream and lady fingers, served with a cup of subtle Hong Kong milk tea.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
While a league title may still represent a step too far, there is a compelling case that the Blues have a chance in the domestic cup competitions as Alonso begins building his new side.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of cup

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Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Set the Scene The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
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

Definition of goblet

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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
O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.

— SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026

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