cup
UK: kʌp | US: kʌp
n. a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking liquids
n. a unit of measurement in cooking (≈ 240 ml)
n. a trophy in the shape of a cup awarded as a prize
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The word "cup" traces back to Old English cuppe, derived from Late Latin cuppa (meaning "drinking vessel"), likely influenced by earlier Latin cupa (tub or cask). Its Proto-Indo-European root keup- suggests a hollow or curved shape, reflecting the object’s function. The word’s simplicity and ancient lineage classify it as a core noun, unchanged in structure over centuries.
She poured tea into a porcelain cup.
Add one cup of sugar to the recipe.
The team celebrated after winning the championship cup.
He sipped coffee from a disposable cup.
The cup slipped from her hands and shattered.