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Teacup

/tiː.kʌp/

A small cup, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

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📖 Definitions of "Teacup"

noun

1
A small cup, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.
2
A unit of measure; a teacupful.

adjective

1
Of an animal, smaller than average.

🔄 Synonyms of "Teacup"

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Word	Definition
teacupfulnoun	A unit of measure, the capacity or volume of a teacup.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Teacup"

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Word	Definition
teapotnoun	A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
teanoun	(uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
tea-cupnoun	Alternative form of teacup. [A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.]
tea cupnoun	Alternative form of teacup. [A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.]
teacup puppynoun	A particularly small toy dog.
tea-thingsnoun	The teapot, cups, saucers, etc. used when serving tea.
teaettenoun	(historical) A perforated lidded spoon for the rapid preparation of a single cup of tea.
tea bowlnoun	A bowl used for preparing and drinking tea.
cup of teanoun	(idiomatic, singular only) An activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.
saucernoun	A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.
tea-setnoun	Alternative form of tea set. [A set of crockery for making and serving tea (the drink).]
teaspoonnoun	A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.
cuppanoun	(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A cup of tea (or sometimes any hot drink).
tea-traynoun	Alternative form of tea tray. [A tray for holding a tea service.]
tea-potnoun	Alternative form of teapot. [A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.]
tea potnoun	Alternative form of teapot. [A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.]
teacaddynoun	Alternative form of tea caddy. [A box, jar, pot, or tin used to store tea leaves.]
drinking-cupnoun	A cup for drinking
tea-caddynoun	Alternative form of tea caddy. [A box, jar, pot, or tin used to store tea leaves.]
cup that cheersnoun	(humorous) A cup of tea.