How to Use mug in a Sentence

mug

noun
  • He drank a mug of coffee.
  • They're taking you for a mug.
  • The room shakes, and my mug falls to the ground.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Add a few chocolate pieces to a mug.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Rinse the mug and then wash as usual.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • This isn't something cute to put on a mug.
    — Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Want to sell t-shirts, mugs, or phone cases?
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t let your coffee go cold again with this adorable mug warmer.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Once your drink is warm and creamy, pour it into mugs and serve.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Mug, $18 Can’t go wrong with a good mug.
    — Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • Take a soft cloth or sponge and rub around the bottom and sides of the mug.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Just add a spoonful to a mug and pour hot water over.
    — Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This coffee mug is a sweet gift for a mom or grandma.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Serve her coffee or tea in her favorite mug.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Your mug shot is going to be all over the local news.
    — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Turn the heat off and pour the water into a glass or mug.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The next best thing to curling up with a hot mug of apple cider?
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2023
  • This mug tree can support medium-sized mugs.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The same idea works for mugs, utensils and even cutting boards.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
  • Rinse well, then wash the mug before using.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Cozy sweaters, warm mugs of tea, curling up by the fireplace.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The mug shots pinged around the internet.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Utah Mammoth have a tusk mug.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Built for espresso/lungo, not big mugs.
    — Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Jena set the plate of dry roti and the mug of tea down next to Nasir.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Kennedy plans to add food service, launch a mug release and host a rum club soon.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • When the time is up, just rinse the paste off with water and your mug should be stain-free.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
  • It's built for espresso-style drinks rather than huge mugs, which makes sense in a small kitchen.
    — Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The two men both wore navy suits; a small stand bearing navy mugs sat between them.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Check out our list of the best gifts for coffee lovers from travel mugs to milk frothers.
    — Sarah Rose, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023

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