beakers

noun

plural of beaker
as in tankards

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  1. cups
  2. goblets
  3. chalices
Noun
  • The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat about 2 cups of fruit a day on a 2,000-calorie diet.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • While the world’s grand dining rooms served Champagne and Bordeaux in elegant crystal stemware, corner bistros and local trattorias poured even their best wines into clunky glass goblets.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Matching china sets, crystal glassware, extra water goblets, champagne flutes, and specialized wine glasses can take up a lot of space.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblets
Noun
  • The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects.
    — Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of chalices
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