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cup

/kʌp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A container having a relatively large opening and a handle, used for holding and carrying liquids.

Pronunciation
  1. /kʌp/



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  2. /kʌp/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cup
tub , lub , hub , dub
Homophones
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  1. Cup (en) : Container

  2. Cup (en) : To measure the volume of a liquid by scooping it up in a cup

  3. Cup (en) : A unit of measurement for liquids

Variants
List of all variants of cup that leads to same result
cup , cuplike , cups , in her cups , in his cups , in its cups , in my cups , in one's cups , in our cups , in their cups , in your cups , cupped , cupping , cup fungi , cup fungus , cup funguses , cup of tea , cups of tea , go cup , go cups , go-cup , go-cups , loving cup , loving cups , eyecup , optic cup , optic cups , painted cup , painted cups , sippy cup , stirrup cup , stirrup cups
Etymology
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Old English 'coppa'. Related to German 'Kuppe' and Dutch 'kop'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest cup in the world is the 'Beverage Dome' in Las Vegas, which holds over 30,000 gallons of beer.

  2. The word 'cup' is derived from the Old English word 'coppa', which means 'kettle' or 'bowl'.

  3. In ancient Rome, cups were often made from hollowed-out animal skulls.

  4. The term 'cup of tea' is a common idiom meaning 'a brief rest or pause'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mug: A large, handleless container for holding and drinking liquids. Mugs are often larger than cups and have a more rustic appearance.

  2. Glass: A transparent container used for holding and drinking liquids. Glasses are often used for serving alcoholic beverages and come in various shapes and sizes.

  3. Pitcher: A container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids. Pitchers are often used for serving water or other beverages at the table.

Culture
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In various cultures, the cup has been used for religious and ceremonial purposes. For instance, in ancient Egypt, cups were made from precious metals and decorated with precious stones. In Christianity, the chalice is used during the Eucharist. In literature, the cup appears frequently as a symbol of hospitality and generosity.

How to Memorize "cup"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a round container with a handle and a wide opening. Visualize holding the handle and taking a sip from the cup.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cup' with the idea of holding and drinking a beverage. Think of a cup of coffee or tea.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym CUPS to remember the parts of a cup: ContainER, Underneath the Handle, Pouring Spout, and Sip.

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