Cup: meaning, definitions and examples

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cup

 

[ kสŒp ]

Context #1 | Noun

drinking

A cup is a small open container used for drinking liquids. It is typically cylindrical in shape and may have a handle for easy holding.

Synonyms

beaker, goblet, mug

Examples of usage

  • I poured myself a cup of coffee in the morning.
  • She offered me a cup of tea to warm up.
  • We need to buy some new cups for the office kitchen.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

In cooking and baking, a cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid ounces or 240 milliliters.

Synonyms

measure, portion, unit

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar.
  • She added 2 cups of flour to the mixture.
Context #3 | Noun

trophy

A cup is also a trophy or prize awarded in sports competitions, often in the form of a large, decorative cup.

Synonyms

award, prize, trophy

Examples of usage

  • The team celebrated their victory by lifting the championship cup.
  • The tennis player proudly displayed her collection of tournament cups.

Translations

Translations of the word "cup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น copo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tasse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cangkir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kubek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tasse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ taza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fincan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรกlek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรกlka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skodelica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bolli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝั‹ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fincan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ taza

Etymology

The word 'cup' has roots in Old English and is derived from the Latin word 'cuppa'. It has been used for centuries to refer to a container for drinking liquids. In sports, the concept of awarding a cup as a prize dates back to ancient times, symbolizing victory and achievement. The measurement cup became standardized in the culinary world to ensure accurate recipes and proportions.

See also: cupboard, cupcake, cupola.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,644, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.