cup

/kˈʌp/

/ˈkəp/

Cup

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

1.1

the quantity a cup will hold

synonyms : cupful

1.2

any cup-shaped concavity

1.3

cup-shaped plant organ

a trophy in the shape of a cup, usually made of gold or silver and often with a stem and two handles, given as a prize in a competition

synonyms : loving cup

a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces

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

a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

to cup

MAIN VERB

put into a cup

form into the shape of a cup

treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin

synonyms : transfuse

Examples

1. The cups are in the cupboard.

2. A cup of coffee hits the spot at any given time.

3. A cup of tea sounds perfect.

4. The cake recipe calls for a cup of peanut butter.