What does “cup” mean?
- 1
nouna small container with a handle, used for drinking hot drinks
Would you like a cup of coffee?
- 2
nouna prize, often shaped like a large cup, given to the winner of a competition
Which team won the World Cup?
Cup at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /kʌp/ · KUP
How to use “cup” correctly
A “cup” is for hot drinks, a “glass” for cold ones, and a “mug” is a large cup with straight sides.
Common phrases with “cup”
- a cup of tea
- coffee cup
- World Cup
Idioms with “cup”
- Not your cup of tea: Not something you like or enjoy.
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