Definition of cup - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenwaresmall open container for drinking
- She poured tea into the cup.
2.
cookingUS unit of measurement in cookingUS
- Add two cups of flour to the bowl..
3.
sportstrophy with a bowl-shaped top awarded to winners
- They won the championship cup.
4.
sportsporting contest with a cup as prize
- The team is competing in the World Cup.
5.
clothingUS part of a brassiere covering a breastUS
- She adjusted the cup of her bra.
6.
protectionUS protective covering for male genitaliaUS
- He wore a cup during the game.
7.
golfTECH. cup-shaped object in a golf holeTECH.
- The ball rolled into the cup.
8.
toolsRare flexible membrane for suction attachmentRare
- The hook was held by a suction cup.
Verb
1.
gentle griphold gently in cupped hands
- He cupped the bird carefully in his hands.
2.
shapesshape into a hollow form that can hold things
- The artisan cupped the metal to form a bowl.
3.
therapyTECH. apply cups to skin for therapyTECH.
- The therapist cupped the patient's back for relief.
Images of cup
small open container for drinking 
trophy with a bowl-shaped top awarded to winners 
part of a brassiere covering a breast
Expressions with cup
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hot drink made by infusing tea leaves in boiling water
She sipped her cup of tea while reading the newspaper..
serving of coffee
He ordered a cup of java at the diner.
cup of coffee, often informal
I need a cup of joe to start my day.
do something that brings you joy
Take time to fill your cup with activities you love.
deep sense of sadness or grief
She felt like she was drinking from a cup of sorrow after the loss.
single serving of coffee in a cup
She enjoyed a warm cup of coffee in the morning.
trophy awarded in badminton tournament
She proudly held the badminton cup after winning the tournament.
cup used to drink coffee
He sipped his morning brew from a coffee cup.
set of dishware for serving tea or coffee
She bought a new cup and saucer for her collection.
device in vehicles to hold cups securely
The car's cup holder kept my drink steady.
unit of sugar measurement in cooking
The recipe calls for one cup of sugar.
shape hands into a curved form to hold something
She cupped her hands to catch the rain.
measure of the volume of a bra's cup
She found that her correct cup size was C, not B..
small container for holding a boiled egg
She placed the egg in the egg cup.
mixture of fruits in a cup
She enjoyed a fruit cup after dinner.
container marked with units for measuring volume of liquids or powders
She used a measuring cup to add two cups of flour to the mix..
extra-small cup for beverages or condiments
She served the sauce in a mini cup.
disposable paper container lined to hold liquids without leaking
The paper cup was lined to hold hot tea.
the last match in a cup competition
The team reached the cup final after a tough season.
instant noodles in a waterproof cup for quick preparation
I had cup noodles for lunch today.
hook for hanging lightweight items
He screwed a cup hook into the wall to hang the keys.
drink a liquid completely leaving nothing behind
He decided to drain the cup before leaving.
reusable cup worn in vagina to collect menstrual blood
She uses a menstrual cup during her period.
small cup-shaped holder for baking muffins
She poured the batter into each muffin cup.
Origin of cup
Old English, cuppe (cup)
Terms with cup included in their meaning
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kitchenware
large cup with a handle
drinking vessel
large cup for serving beer, typically made of glass or ceramic
kitchenware
large cup often used for coffee
cleanliness
stain left by a coffee cup on a surface
rolling cup
container for holding dice during games
coffee
two shots of espresso in one cup
serving drinks
serve a drink into a cup or glass
cup holder
small shallow dish for holding a cup
lighting
small candle in a metal or plastic cup
home
small candle in a thin metal cup
hygiene
cup used for rinsing the mouth
sports
winner of a world cup or championship
British
small cake baked in a paper cup
drinking vessel
cup with a stem, often used for drinking or ceremonies
cooking
prepare and bake small, cup-shaped bread products
course game
soft roll stroke to send ball toward cup on green
suction cup
cup-shaped device for sticking to surfaces
plant
cup-shaped spring flower that grows from a bulb
golf scoring
score by putting the ball into the golf cup
utensil
long-handled cup for scooping liquids
anatomy
cup-like pelvic hollow forming the hip-joint receiving surface
cup
small glass used for serving or measuring liquor
sports
sport where players quickly build and unbuild cup towers
drink
cup of black coffee
Examples of cup in a sentence
He reached for a cup from the shelf. Measure out one cup of sugar for the recipe. She drank a cup of milk with her breakfast. The team proudly displayed the cup in their trophy case. Winning the cup was the highlight of their season. They reached the Cup final for the first time.
The national Cup begins next weekend. The cup size was too small for her comfort. She preferred bras with a padded cup for extra support. The catcher checked that his cup was secure. Buy a cup before your first boxing lesson. Her putt stopped just short of the cup. The flagstick marked the cup on the green. Press the cup firmly against the window. The cup lost its grip on the tile. She cupped the water in her hands to drink. The mother gently cupped her child's face. She cupped her hands to catch the rain. The coach cupped his mouth to shout instructions. She decided to cup his shoulders to ease tension. The practitioner cupped her legs to improve circulation.
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- French:tasse, tenir, ...
- German:Tasse, halten, ...
- Italian:tazza, tenere a coppa, ...
- Spanish:taza, acunar, ...
- Portuguese:chávena, segurar, ...
- Chinese:杯子, 捧住, ...
- Japanese:カップ, 包み込む, ...
- Arabic:كُوب, ضَمَّ بكفيه, ...
- Hebrew:סֵפֶל, לַעֲטוֹף בְּכַפּוֹת הַיָּדַיִם, ...
- Russian:чашка, держать, ...
- Ukrainian:чашка, тримати, ...
- Hindi:प्याला, पकड़ना, ...
Definition of CUP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Cambridge University PressTECH. UK publishing company associated with Cambridge UniversityTECH. UK
- I bought a book published by CUP.
- CUP released a new academic journal this month.
- The textbook from CUP is highly recommended.
Origin of CUP
Late Latin cuppa (cup)
View all translations of CUP
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- French:Cambridge University Press, ...
- German:CUP, ...
- Italian:CUP, ...
- Spanish:CUP, ...
- Portuguese:editora da Universidade de Cambridge, ...
- Chinese:剑桥大学出版社, ...
- Japanese:ケンブリッジ大学出版局, ...
- Arabic:دار نشر جامعة كامبريدج, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹצָאַת אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטַת קֵיימְבְּרִידְג׳, ...
- Russian:Кембриджское университетское издательство, ...
- Ukrainian:Кембриджське Університетське Видавництво, ...
- Hindi:सीयूपी, ...
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