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Meaning ofcupin English

cup

us//kʌp//uk//kʌp//

Pluralcups
Past Tensecupped
Participle Verbcupping
Third Person Singularcups

Definitions

Noun
1. a vessel with a handle for drinking
2. the liquid it contains; a unit of measurement
3. a trophy in cup shape
  The winner received a beautiful cup for her achievement.
4. a standard unit of volume (varies by region)
  The recipe requires one cup of sugar to make the cake.
5. a trophy competition; award
  The team competed for the prestigious cup in the final match.
6. main soccer knockout tournament
  The country hosted the international soccer cup last summer.
7. target hole container; golf cup
  The golfer aimed for the cup on the green.
8. a container for dice; shaker
  The player shook the cup to mix the dice before rolling.
9. a concave membrane (for suction attachment)
  The doctor applied a cup to the patient's back for treatment.
10. a container for medical cupping
  The therapist used a cup to create suction on the skin.
11. a share of experiences or fortunes; blessings and challenges
  Life is a cup that brings both joy and sorrow.
Verb
1. to shape into a curved form (like hands)
  She cupped her hands to hold the small bird gently.
2. to hold something in curved hands
  She gently cupped her hands around the fragile flower.
3. to pour liquid into a container
  The waitress began to cup the hot coffee into large mugs.

Compounds / Phrases

cupboard cupboards cupcake cupcakes cupmaker eggcup cup of tea teacup cupholder cupful eyecup cupfuls cupsful cupholders cuppa B cup