Synonyms for cup

Synonyms for (noun) cup

Synonyms: cup

Definition: a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

Usage: he put the cup back in the saucer; the handle of the cup was missing

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Similar words: dishware, crockery

Definition: tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively


Synonyms: cup, loving cup

Definition: a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition

Usage: the school kept the cups is a special glass case

Similar words: trophy, prize

Definition: something given as a token of victory


Synonyms: cup

Definition: the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

Usage: he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away; put the flag back in the cup

Similar words: hole

Definition: an opening deliberately made in or through something


Synonyms: cup

Definition: a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

Similar words: punch

Definition: an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl


Synonyms: cup

Definition: cup-shaped plant organ

Similar words: plant organ

Definition: a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus


Synonyms: cup

Definition: a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces

Similar words: United States liquid unit

Definition: a liquid unit officially adopted in the United States Customary System


Synonyms: cup, cupful

Definition: the quantity a cup will hold

Usage: he drank a cup of coffee; he borrowed a cup of sugar

Similar words: containerful

Definition: the quantity that a container will hold


Synonyms: cup

Definition: any cup-shaped concavity

Usage: bees filled the waxen cups with honey; he wore a jock strap with a metal cup; the cup of her bra

Similar words: incurvation, incurvature, concave shape, concavity

Definition: a shape that curves or bends inward


Synonyms for (verb) cup

Synonyms: transfuse, cup

Definition: treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin

Similar words: treat, care for

Definition: provide treatment for

Usage: The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims; The patient must be treated right away or she will die; Treat the infection with antibiotics


Synonyms: cup

Definition: put into a cup

Usage: cup the milk

Similar words: insert, inclose, stick in, enclose, introduce, put in

Definition: introduce

Usage: Insert your ticket here


Synonyms: cup

Definition: form into the shape of a cup

Usage: She cupped her hands

Similar words: shape, form

Definition: give shape or form to

Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character


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