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teacup

noun

Definition of teacup

as in cup

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Recent Examples of teacup But their father’s teacup, which Shoichiro had mentioned in his testimony, was nowhere to be found. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Someone should know who verifies the image, who speaks for the company, who explains what happened, who fixes the process that failed, and who keeps the organization from turning a teacup storm into a bathtub flood. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The general reaction to the policy has been overwhelmingly positive, Xue said, aside from some remarks on social media that charging for a smashed teacup was a petty move. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teacup

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Noun

Several employee open cup containers with unapproved screw-top lids were on the shelf, prep table and food prep storage.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come in a cup or a can.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

Meta also plans to add it to Ray-Ban smart glasses and sell devices, such as a Tamagotchi-style device called Muse Charm and another device for connecting home devices.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The redesign features limestone, natural stone, wood and onyx, along with a glass facade inspired by the Pacific Ocean.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of glass

Noun

Goblet Squat The goblet squat strengthens the entire lower body, especially the quadriceps.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of goblet

Noun

The priest reportedly sold them the chalice for $19,440, with the jeweler believing that the money was going to help the church’s finances, authorities said.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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