Cup

/kʌp/

Définition et Signification de "cup"

Cup

NOM

tasse

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

Example

They shared a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Sarah held a warm cup of chamomile tea in her hands.

He enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed black coffee.

1.1

organe en forme de coupe, coupe

cup-shaped plant organ

1.2

tasse, verre

the quantity a cup will hold

1.3

tasse, gobelet

any cup-shaped concavity

coupe

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

What is a "cup"?

A cup is a trophy or award given to the winner of a competition, particularly in sports events. It is usually a bowl-shaped container, often made of metal, and is typically awarded to the team or individual who finishes first in a tournament or championship. Cups are often passed down from year to year, with the winning team or person keeping the cup until the next competition.

Example

The runners pushed their limits to win the marathon cup.

The coach 's strategy helped the baseball team win the state cup.

Their chess team was determined to bring home the regional cup.

2.1

coupe, trophée

a sports competition in which a trophy is awarded to the winner

tasse, mesure

a standardized volume measurement used in cooking in the United States, equivalent to approximately 8 fluid ounces

What is "cup"?

In the United States, a cup is a common unit of volume measurement used in cooking and baking. It is abbreviated as "c." One cup is equal to approximately 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. Cups are used to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, and water in recipes. They provide a convenient and standardized way to portion ingredients and ensure consistent results in cooking and baking.

Example

The cocktail recipe required one and a half cups of orange juice.

The chef measured three cups of flour to prepare the cake batter.

He used a quarter cup of olive oil to sauté the vegetables for dinner.

gobelet, trou

the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

gobelet, tasse

a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

tasse, gobelet

a volume of approximately 250 milliliters, often used informally in cooking and baking

What is "cup"?

In UK measurements, a cup is occasionally used as a rough approximation for volume in cooking and baking. While not as standardized as in some other regions, a cup is typically considered to be around 250 milliliters in the United Kingdom.

to cup

VERBE

contenir, former avec les mains

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

Transitive: to cup one's hands