cups

noun

plural of cup
as in mugs
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 cups The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups. — 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 Diamond Crystal or 1¾ cups Morton kosher salt, ⅔ cup sugar, and 2 qt. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Some contain as much as 200 milligrams of caffeine or about the amount in two cups of coffee, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026 My morning routine isn’t complete without two calming yet energizing cups of green tea. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Research showed that a group of people who drank six to eight cups of plain water daily were less likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension) than those who drank less water. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 For Japanese-style short-grain white rice, a rough stovetop starting point is 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
  1. mugs
  2. goblets
Noun
  • The in-room Bodum electric kettle and cozy ceramic mugs by Fortessa make the whole ritual a lovely end after a full day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of mugs
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

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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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