Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: cup
IPA transcription: [k'ʌp]
Pronunciations of cup
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noun meaning of the word
  • 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.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Alice Ingley, License CC BY-SA 4.0