cup

/kʌp/

#1,796 of the most-used English words

noun

1. A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
   "Pour the tea into the cup."
2. The contents of said vessel; a cupful.
   "I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty."
3. A customary unit of measure
4. A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
   "The World Cup is awarded to the winner of a quadrennial football tournament."

verb

1. To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
   "Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them."
2. To hold something in cupped hands.
   "He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."
3. To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
   "We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."
4. To supply with cups of wine.