Meaning & use
cup
A small, open container with a handle, used for drinking liquids.
See it in a sentence
She wrapped both hands around the warm cup of tea to keep them from getting cold.
He carefully measured two cups of flour before starting the recipe.
A note on using this word
In sports, 'the Cup' (capitalized) often refers to a specific famous trophy or tournament, such as the World Cup.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A trophy shaped like a cup awarded to the winner of a sports competition, or the competition itself.
The team lifted the cup after winning the championship final.
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