Synonyms:
cup
Meaning: a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing"
Synonyms:
cup, cupful
Meaning: the quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar"
Synonyms:
cup
Meaning: any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
cup
Meaning: form into the shape of a cup; "She cupped her hands"
Usage examples
This can be made in a cup.
The Silver Cup, a Tale; 10.
They started with breaking a cup.
She put the cup aside impatiently.
Let this fearful cup pass from me!
I'm just dying for a cup of coffee."
How much more enticing acorns in the cup are!
He placed his cup on the table before he spoke.
Pour over 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of hot water.
Add 1 cup of tomato-sauce, salt and pepper to taste.