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/
Korean meaning: 차나 커피 등을 마시는 데 사용하는 손잡이가 달린 작고 둥근 용기
Korean pronunciation: **컵**
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.

A small, round container, typically having a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
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Origin
고대 영어 'cuppe'에서 유래했으며, 이는 라틴어 'cupa'(통, 배럴)에서 온 말입니다. 원래는 나무로 만든 음료 용기를 가리켰던 단어가 시간이 지나면서 다양한 재질의 작은 음료 용기를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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“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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