English · Food & Drink
cup
/kʌp/
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small drinking vessel
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.
Example
She poured herself a cup of coffee and sat down to read the newspaper.
She poured herself a cup of coffee and sat down to read the newspaper.
Etymology
From Old English 'cuppe', from Late Latin 'cuppa', a drinking vessel.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for hot drinks and as a unit of measurement in recipes.