cup

[US]/kʌp/
[UK]/kʌp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a container used for drinking, typically cylindrical in shape and with a handle
n. a trophy awarded as a prize
n. a small, usually cylindrical container for holding liquid, especially for drinking
vt. to shape or form into the shape of a cup
vt. to use a cupping glass on; to apply a cupping glass to

Phrases & Collocations

a teacup

a measuring cup

a disposable cup

a paper cup

a plastic cup

a ceramic cup

a glass cup

a cup holder

world cup

a cup of

cup of tea

cup of coffee

cup final

coffee cup

league cup

paper cup

davis cup

plastic cup

cup tie

cup wheel

bitter cup

challenge cup

tea cup

vacuum cup

drinking cup

suction cup

measuring cup

Example Sentences

a cup of coffee.

a cup of butter.

a cup of tea.

a strong cup of tea.

it's not everybody's cup of tea.

the World Cup fiesta.

the World Cup finals.

a cup of tea or coffee.

an overfull cup of tea.

a cup of strong coffee.

mum's cup was on a tilt.

a cup of weak coffee.

nurse a cup of coffee

The cup of coffee was steaming.

The cup broke on the floor.

A cup of tea, please.

The cup fell and smashed.

drank a cup of tea.

Real-world Examples

Could I have a cup of hot water?

Source: Speak English in one breath.

The little boy caught the insect by inverting her cup over it.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

Bring me a cup of coffee, please.

Source: Traveling Abroad Conversation Scenarios: Dining Edition

You're not really my cup of tea. No offense. - None taken.

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

It's our measuring cup. We're just taking back what's ours.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 1

Making a cup of coffee isn't rocket science.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American January 2021 Collection

Sure. Where should I put this cup?

Source: Basic Daily Conversation

Well that's not really my cup of tea.

Source: BBC University Life English

She offered me a cup of tea.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book One.

Please give me a cup of tea.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

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