Cup Definition & Meaning
cup
- noun
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing"
- the quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar"
- any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra"
- a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
- cup-shaped plant organ
- a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
- the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green; "he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"; "put the flag back in the cup"
- a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case"
- verb
- form into the shape of a cup; "She cupped her hands"
- put into a cup; "cup the milk"
- treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
"Cup" in song lyrics
See how cup is used in real songs:
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"Perkin his brim to the rim of my cup"
3rd Bass f/ Zev Love X (of KMD) — The Gas Face -
"Fill up my cup"
40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party -
"With a pocket full of stones, still served in a cup"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At
Words that rhyme with cup
Usage tips for "cup"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cup" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cup to find words that pair well.
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