Definition of cup

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  • cup is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • cup is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • cup is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of cup

  • treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. transfuse
  • a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition (noun)

    Examples

    1. the school kept the cups is a special glass case

    Synonyms

    1. loving cup
  • the quantity a cup will hold (noun)

    Examples

    1. he drank a cup of coffee
    2. he borrowed a cup of sugar

    Synonyms

    1. cupful
  • any cup-shaped concavity (noun)

    Examples

    1. bees filled the waxen cups with honey
    2. he wore a jock strap with a metal cup
    3. the cup of her bra
  • a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl (noun)
  • a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle (noun)

    Examples

    1. he put the cup back in the saucer
    2. the handle of the cup was missing
  • a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces (noun)
  • cup-shaped plant organ (noun)
  • form into the shape of a cup (verb)

    Examples

    1. She cupped her hands
  • put into a cup (verb)

    Examples

    1. cup the milk
  • the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green (noun)

    Examples

    1. he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away
    2. put the flag back in the cup

See definition of cup in Merriam Webster