cup
1 of 2nouna small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.
A1Learn more on Wikipedia- He admired the hand-painted design on the teacup.
- He enjoyed a cappuccino in a large coffee cup.
- He enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed black coffee.
- Sarah held a warm cup of chamomile tea in her hands.
- They shared a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.
a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league
A2A cup is a trophy or award given to the winner of a competition, particularly in sports events. It is usually a bowl-shaped container, often made of metal, and is typically awarded to the team or individual who finishes first in a tournament or championship. Cups are often passed down from year to year, with the winning team or person keeping the cup until the next competition.
- He was excited to add the bowling cup to his collection of trophies.
- She dreamt of the day she would lift the world cup in athletics.
- The coach's strategy helped the baseball team win the state cup.
- The runners pushed their limits to win the marathon cup.
- Their chess team was determined to bring home the regional cup.
a standardized volume measurement used in cooking in the United States, equivalent to approximately 8 fluid ounces
In the United States, a cup is a common unit of volume measurement used in cooking and baking. It is abbreviated as "c." One cup is equal to approximately 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. Cups are used to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, and water in recipes. They provide a convenient and standardized way to portion ingredients and ensure consistent results in cooking and baking.
- The recipe calls for two cups of water to be added to the saucepan.
- She poured half a cup of milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.
- The chef measured three cups of flour to prepare the cake batter.
- The cocktail recipe required one and a half cups of orange juice.
- He used a quarter cup of olive oil to sauté the vegetables for dinner.
the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
a volume of approximately 250 milliliters, often used informally in cooking and baking
In UK measurements, a cup is occasionally used as a rough approximation for volume in cooking and baking. While not as standardized as in some other regions, a cup is typically considered to be around 250 milliliters in the United Kingdom.