English dictionary
cup
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
noun
- a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
noun
- the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
noun
- a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
noun
- cup-shaped plant organ
noun
- a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
noun
- the quantity a cup will hold
noun
- any cup-shaped concavity
verb
- treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
verb
- put into a cup
verb
- form into the shape of a cup
Example sentences
he put the cup back in the saucer
the handle of the cup was missing
the school kept the cups in a special glass case
he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away
put the flag back in the cup
he drank a cup of coffee
he borrowed a cup of sugar
bees filled the waxen cups with honey
he wore a jock strap with a metal cup
the cup of her bra
cup the milk
She cupped her hands