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
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
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
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
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character