Word of the Day: Cup
A cup is a thing from which people can drink. Cups are used for specific purposes:
- He’s drinking from a cup. The cup has a lid.
- I drink two cups of coffee every morning.
- Coffee can be purchased from a coffee shop. Many customers order coffee to go.
- Tea is served in a tea cup or just a regular cup. Would you like a cup of tea?
- You can order soup in a cup if you don’t want a large bowl of soup.
- When it’s cold outside, a cup of hot chocolate warms you up.
- Cups are used at games and parties because they are disposable and easy to clean up.
- A measuring cup is used when cooking. A cup is equivalent to eight ounces.
- Some trophies come in the form of a cup. The winner of a competition brings home the cup.
- Cup cakes are small cakes. They are about the size of a cup.
Essential English Dictionary
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