as in mug
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples of cup More recently, Da Nang’s younger crowds have been heading to the city’s Hai Chau District to sip a cup of joe and watch the sunrise over the Han River. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025 Listen to this article Each cup of coffee at Le Benh Patisserie is made by the slow drip method and the bakery’s owner, Kim Wood, wouldn’t have it any other way. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025 Drinking out of a fun cup or bottle: Sometimes, just using your favorite cup or bottle can make drinking water more enjoyable. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 May 2025 Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cup
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Noun
  • The merchandise spans drinkware, including cold cups, tumblers, and mugs, and the collection also features cute mini cold cup keychains.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
  • For the mom who starts her day with a hot cup of Joe, a personalized photo collage mug from Shutterfly is a simple yet thoughtful gift.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Slidell also has beautiful murals at eight stops through the historic district, and the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Walmart wine glasses and goblets, now available in green, that’ll pair perfectly with the new melamine dining pieces.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025

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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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