cup — A small, round container, typically having a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small, round container, typically having a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌp/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over my cup and spilled coffee everywhere - now I have a caffeinated carpet!
- She won the singing competition and received a golden cup.
- He cupped the injured bird gently in his hands.
cup
NOUN[/kʌp/]
A small, round container, typically having a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
She wraps both hands around a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy afternoon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'cup' derives from Old English 'cuppe', which was borrowed from Latin 'cupa' meaning barrel or tub. Originally denoting a wooden drinking vessel, the term gradually broadened to encompass small drinking containers made from various materials.
Breakdown
Latin 'cupa' (barrel, tub) → Old English 'cuppe' → Modern English 'cup'. The word underwent semantic narrowing from large storage vessels to smaller drinking containers.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over my cup and spilled coffee everywhere - now I have a caffeinated carpet!”
“She won the singing competition and received a golden cup.”
“He cupped the injured bird gently in his hands.”
“I need exactly one cup of flour for this recipe, but all I have is a spoon - this will take forever!”
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