Definitions for cup

Definitions for (noun) cup

Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


Main entry: cup

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


Main entry: cup

Definition: cup-shaped plant organ


Main entry: cup

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


Main entry: cup, cupful

Definition: the quantity a cup will hold

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


Main entry: 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


Definitions for (verb) cup

Main entry: transfuse, cup

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


Main entry: cup

Definition: put into a cup

Usage: cup the milk


Main entry: cup

Definition: form into the shape of a cup

Usage: She cupped her hands


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