cup

[kʌp]

cup Definition

• 1. a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle
• 2. a unit of measurement for liquid or dry ingredients, equal to half a pint or 8 fluid ounces in the US and about 10 fluid ounces in the UK
• 3. a trophy or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success

Using cup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She poured some tea into her cup.

• Example

  I need two cups of flour for this recipe.

• Example

  The team won the championship cup.

• Example

  He received a silver cup for his achievement.

cup Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cup

• mug
• beaker
• goblet
• chalice
• trophy

Idioms Using cup

• runneth over

  to have more than enough of something, often used in the context of blessings or good fortune

  Example

  My cup runneth over with happiness and love.

• raise a cup to someone

  to propose a toast in honor of someone or something

  Example

  Let's raise a cup to the newlyweds!

• not one's cup of tea

  not something that one enjoys or is interested in

  Example

  I'm sorry, but horror movies are just not my cup of tea.

Phrases with cup

• a cup of tea

  something that one enjoys or is particularly good at

  Example

  Playing chess is not really my cup of tea.

• a world cup

  an international soccer tournament held every four years

  Example

  The World Cup is the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world.

• a cup of coffee

  a casual meeting between two people, usually for a short period of time

  Example

  Let's have a quick cup of coffee and discuss the details.

Origins of cup

from Middle English 'cuppe', from Old English 'copp', probably from Late Latin 'cuppa', possibly from Latin 'cucupa', a word of unknown origin

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Summary: cup in Brief

A 'cup' [kʌp] is a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from, often with a handle. It is also a unit of measurement for liquid or dry ingredients, and a trophy or decorative object awarded for a victory or success. Phrases like 'a cup of tea' and idioms like 'raise a cup to someone' add to its versatility.