teacups

noun

plural of teacup
as in cups

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  1. cups
  2. goblets
  3. glasses
  4. chalices
Noun
  • Multiply that by the three to five cups required for a loaf of bread, and your end product’s consistency will be off.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Spread half of batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into prepared pan, and sprinkle with half of streusel.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of goblets
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  • Remember to wear certified eclipse glasses or use a handheld solar viewer to protect your vision any time the sun’s light is on display before, during or after the eclipse, and follow these safety tips to protect your vision.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Special eclipse glasses are essential for safe viewing, even if only a sliver of the sun remains visible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects.
    — Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of chalices
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