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cupholder

American  
[kuhp-hohl-der] / ˈkʌpˌhoʊl dər /

noun

cupholders plural
  1. a competitor who has won or successfully defended a specific cup, trophy, championship, etc.; champion.


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Etymology

Origin of cupholder

cup + holder

Example Sentences

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Every seat has a cupholder; every seat row has 100W USB-C power outlets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

As in an electric car, there’s a phone charger at each seat, and a cupholder.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

I also used Astro to track down household members and deliver drinks, food, and the occasional tablet or smartphone in the robot’s cargo area, which comes with a removable cupholder.

From The Verge • May 26, 2022

A handgun was found in his truck’s cupholder.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2021

The remaining wad of bills in the cupholder wouldn’t cover parking at the airport, much less four plane tickets.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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