teacup — a small cup used for drinking tea, typically made of china or porcelain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small cup used for drinking tea, typically made of china or porcelain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːkʌp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's favorite teacup is so tiny that even a hamster would complain about the portion size
- The hotel serves afternoon tea in beautiful bone china teacups
- He nervously held the expensive teacup like it was made of dynamite
teacup
NOUN[/ˈtiːkʌp/]
a small cup used for drinking tea, typically made of china or porcelain
an elderly grandmother carefully lifts a delicate porcelain cup with floral patterns to her lips for a gentle sip. Her granddaughter sits across the small round table, holding her own matching cup with both small hands. Steam rises gracefully from both of their cups as they enjoy their afternoon tea together. The grandmother's cup sits perfectly in its matching saucer between sips, showing the fine china's elegant design. Other patrons in the background also hold similar delicate cups, creating a peaceful tea time atmosphere. small cups specifically designed for drinking tea, typically made of fine china or porcelain
Every teacup pickup brings a hiccup!
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“My grandmother's favorite teacup is so tiny that even a hamster would complain about the portion size”
“The hotel serves afternoon tea in beautiful bone china teacups”
“He nervously held the expensive teacup like it was made of dynamite”
“Please wash the teacups carefully as they are quite fragile”
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