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CUP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CUP?

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Need another word that means the same as “cup”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “cup” in this overview.

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Cup as a Noun
Definitions of "Cup" as a noun
Synonyms of "Cup" as a noun (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Cup" as a noun
Cup as a Verb
Definitions of "Cup" as a verb
Synonyms of "Cup" as a verb (1 Word)
Usage Examples of "Cup" as a verb
Associations of "Cup" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Cup” are: cupful, trophy, chalice, punch, drink, transfuse

Cup as a Noun

Definitions of "Cup" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cup” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.
A mixed drink made from fruit juices and typically containing wine or cider.
The quantity a cup will hold.
(in church use) a chalice used at the Eucharist.
Either of the two parts of a bra shaped to contain or support one breast.
The contents of a cup.
A small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle.
The hole on a putting green, or the metal container in it.
A large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition.
A contest in which the winners are awarded a cup.
An ornamental trophy in the form of a cup, usually made of gold or silver and having a stem and two handles, awarded as a prize in a sports contest.
A punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl.
A cup-shaped thing.
Cup-shaped plant organ.
Any cup-shaped concavity.
A United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces.
A measure of capacity used in cooking, equal to half a US pint (0.237 litre.
One of the suits in a tarot pack.
The hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green.

Synonyms of "Cup" as a noun (5 Words)

chalice	A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup.
cupful	The quantity a cup will hold. Add 1 cupful* of flour.*
drink	A social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served. They both took to drink.
punch	An iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings normally served in a punch bowl. He has the punch* to knock out anyone in his division.*
trophy	A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success.

Usage Examples of "Cup" as a noun

The ball bounced out of the cup.
Bees filled the waxen cups with honey.
He drank a cup of coffee.
She had grown from an A to a C cup in just six months.
Playing in the Cup is the best thing ever.
Put the flag back in the cup.
He swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away.
The handle of the cup was missing.
He put the cup back in the saucer.
Latin was replaced by the vernacular, and the cup was offered to the laity.
He wore a jock strap with a metal cup.
The cup of her bra.
A cup of tea.
A non-alcoholic fruit cup.
The school kept the cups is a special glass case.
A cup of butter.
The bars offered large glasses of white wine cup.
He borrowed a cup of sugar.

Cup as a Verb

Definitions of "Cup" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cup” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin.
Form (one's hand or hands) into the curved shape of a cup.
Place the curved hand or hands around.
Bleed (someone) by using a glass in which a partial vacuum is formed by heating.
Form into the shape of a cup.
Put into a cup.

Synonyms of "Cup" as a verb (1 Word)

transfuse

Impart gradually.
White cells in the transfused blood.

Usage Examples of "Cup" as a verb

Dr Ross ordered me to be cupped.
Cup the milk.
She cupped her hands.
He cupped her face in his hands.
‘Hey!’ Dad shouted, with his hands cupped around his mouth.

Associations of "Cup" (30 Words)

bottle	The contents of a bottle. One terrified contestant bottles it and scarpers.
carafe	An open-topped glass flask used for serving wine or water in a restaurant. Wine is available by glass bottle or carafe.
ceramic	The material from which ceramics are made. A ceramic* bowl.*
chinaware	Dishware made of high quality porcelain.
coffee	Coffee seeds roasted and ground or a powder made from them. A coffee* pot.*
crockery	Tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively.
dish	Make concave shape like a dish. I don t think I dished the wheel correctly there s a rubbing sound.
earthen	(of a pot) made of baked or fired clay. Earthen mounds.
earthenware	Ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat. An earthenware* jug.*
ewer	A large jug with a wide mouth, formerly used for carrying water.
figurine	A statuette, especially one of a human form.
gourd	A climbing or trailing plant which bears gourds.
jar	The quantity contained in a jar. Jar the jam.
kiln	A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining lime or firing pottery.
mug	The human face kisser and smiler and mug are informal terms for face and phiz is British. I don t want to see Barry s ugly mug* when I get home.*
pitcher	A leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer. A pitcher* of water.*
porcelain	Porcelain articles collectively. A collection of Chinese porcelain.
pottery	A factory or workshop where pottery is made. An extensive collection of nineteenth century pottery.
saucer	A shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the centre, on which a cup is placed.
scurry	A situation of hurried and confused movement. The sled disappeared in a scurry* of snow.*
silverware	Dishes, containers, or cutlery made of or coated with silver, or made of a material resembling silver.
statuette	A small carved or molded figure.
stein	A mug intended for serving beer.
tableware	Crockery, cutlery, and glassware used for serving and eating meals at a table.
tumbler	A pivoted piece in a lock that holds the bolt until lifted by a key.
urn	An ornamental sculpture shaped like an urn. A weathered stone urn.
utensil	An implement for practical use (especially in a household. Kitchen utensils.
vase	A decorative container without handles, typically made of glass or china and used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers.
vitrify	Convert (something) into glass or a glasslike substance, typically by exposure to heat. The option of vitrifying nuclear waste presents problems.