—cup /kʌp/
noun (CONTAINER)
F0 [C] a bowl-shaped container:
» an egg cupThesaurus+: ↑Dishes, bowls, cups and glassesF0 [C] one of the two parts that support the breasts in a woman's bra (= piece of underwear):
» "What size bra do you wear?" "A 'C' cup."Thesaurus+: ↑UnderwearF0 [C] US (UK box) a curved piece of hard plastic that is worn by men while playing sports to protect their outer sex organs
Thesaurus+: ↑Sportswear and swimwearThesaurus+: ↑Protective clothingnoun (DRINKING CONTAINER)
A1 [C] a small, round container, often with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.:
» a cup and saucer» a plastic/paper cup» a coffee cup/teacupThesaurus+: ↑Dishes, bowls, cups and glassesF0 [C] US a container that holds nearly a quarter of a litre of liquid, used for measuring when cooking
Thesaurus+: ↑Informal measurements of volume , ↑Measurements of volumeThesaurus+: ↑Cookery terms• • •
Extra Examples:» My father always has a biscuit and a cup of tea at bedtime.» She prefers her tea in a proper china cup and saucer.» Lynn plopped a paper cup down beside her.» The rim of the cup was chipped and broken.» These plastic cups are virtually indestructible.noun [C or U] (DRINK)
► F0 a mixture of several types of drink, often including one that is alcoholic, often drunk at parties and usually served from a bowl: » a strawberry/cider cupThesaurus+: ↑Cocktailsnoun [C] (SPORT)
► B1 a specially designed cup, usually with two handles and often made of silver, given as a prize in a sports competition or in a game or match in which the winner receives such a cup: » Sheila won this cup in the school squash championship.» The Davis Cup is an important championship.Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medals• • •
Extra Examples:» They presented the winner with a shining silver cup engraved with his name.» This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the cup.» If France lose this game, their chances of winning the cup will be over.» The crowd cheered ecstatically as the team captain raised the cup above his head.» Germany and Brazil are competing for the cup in what promises to be a thrilling final.verb [T] (-pp-) ↑Verb Endings for cup
► F0 to hold your hands in the shape of a cup, often around something: » She gently cupped the small injured bird in her hands.Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your hands- Verb Endings for stun
- Verb Endings for stunt
- Verb Endings for stupefy
- Verb Endings for stutter
- Verb Endings for style
- Verb Endings for stymie
- Verb Endings for sub
- Verb Endings for subcontract
- Verb Endings for subdivide
- Verb Endings for subdue
- Verb Endings for subject
- Verb Endings for subjugate
- Verb Endings for sublet
- Verb Endings for sublimate
- Verb Endings for submerge
- Verb Endings for submit
- Verb Endings for subordinate
- Verb Endings for subpoena
- Verb Endings for subscribe
- Verb Endings for subside
- Verb Endings for subsidize
- Verb Endings for subsist
- Verb Endings for substantiate
- Verb Endings for substitute
- Verb Endings for subsume