cup
noun
a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc., sometimes having a handle and used chiefly as a receptacle from which to drink hot or cold beverages, soup, etc.
cups
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pluralof cup.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cup (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cupnouna small, open container made of china, glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc., sometimes having a handle and used chiefly as a receptacle from which to drink hot or cold beverages, soup, etc.
Example Sentences
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It returned to the sink and began putting plates and cups in at a faster pace.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
You can certainly spend more on fancier peanut butter cups, but this upgrade gets it done.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
It is used in numerous everyday products, including food wrappers, storage containers, plastic packaging, and the linings of beverage cups.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Mezcal cups take as much work as the vases,” Herman says, laughing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Macon was right next to him with a platter of fish, more hush puppies, and cups of sweet tea and lemonade.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
