Pronunciation

/ˈkʌp/

Definitions

Noun

1. A container usually made of ceramic, glass, or plastic, with a handle, used for drinking liquid, especially hot beverages like tea or coffee.
2. A unit of measurement, typically 8 fluid ounces in the United States or 10 in the United Kingdom, used to measure volume of liquids.
3. A part of a sports team’s uniform that covers the arm and protects the elbow, often referred to as a batting or goalkeeping cup.

Verb

To pour or hold liquid in a cup, typically for drinking.

Adjective

• Cup-like: Having a shape resembling a cup.
• Insulated cup: A cup designed to keep beverages hot or cold.

Phrases

• “Drink from a cup” or “take a sip from a cup”
• “Keep your coffee in a travel cup” for portable containers
• “Fill up your cup” to encourage someone to have more of something

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I placed my morning coffee in a ceramic cup before heading to work.”
• Verb: “She carefully filled her cup with steaming tea.”
• Adjective: “The insulated cup kept the hot chocolate warm on a chilly day.”

Synonyms

• Mug
• Tumbler
• Saucer
• Beaker
• Goblet (in a larger, often ceremonial context)
• Cupboard (a storage place for cups)

Antonyms

• Bowl
• Jug
• Pitcher (larger containers for holding liquid)