cup
Pronunciation:
/kʌp//kʌp/noun
Definitions
A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
Example: Pour the tea into the cup.
The contents of said vessel; a cupful.
Example: I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty.
A customary unit of measure
A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
Example: The World Cup is awarded to the winner of a quadrennial football tournament.
verb
Definitions
To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
Example: Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them.
To hold something in cupped hands.
Example: He cupped the ball carefully in his hands.
To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
Example: We are cupping some new brands of coffee today.
To supply with cups of wine.