cup

noun

ˈkəp How to pronounce cup (audio)
Definition of cupnext
as in mug
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples of cup Items include coffee cup sets used at the beach club in COMO Uma Canggu in Bali. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Key Takeaways When equal amounts of watermelon and pineapple (1 cup) are compared, watermelon has less of an effect on raising blood sugar than pineapple. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The Argentina captain has seven goals in this tournament — one more France’s Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race as the top scorer in this year’s World Cup — and extended his World cup record, moving two goals ahead of Mbappé on the career list. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cup
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  1. mug
  2. goblet
Noun
  • Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Babies can lie on their backs and reach for rings and toys, plus admire their adorable little mugs in the mirror.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
Definition of mug
Noun
  • The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026
Definition of goblet

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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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