cup-holder
Britishnoun
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a device for holding a cup upright, esp in a motor vehicle
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the reigning champion or champions in a cup competition
Example Sentences
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The chairs are available in an assortment of colors, both for fabric and frame, and include a phone and cup holder.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
But then she noticed the coconut water in the cup holder: just one coconut water, not two.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
The Quencher, which stands out from competition because it fits better in a car’s cup holder despite its size, might also be indestructible.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024
A bottle of Tums antacid tablets rattled in the cup holder of Kirk Gilkey’s truck recently as he drove around the area surveying the rising water.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023
He had a paper cup of coffee in the cup holder.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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