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CUP

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Cup.

How to pronounce cup:

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Cup - as a noun

A small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

Example: "He put the cup back in the saucer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
containercrockerydishware
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity a cup will hold

Example: "He drank a cup of coffee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cupful

Any cup-shaped concavity

Example: "Bees filled the waxen cups with honey"

A united states liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces

Cup-shaped plant organ

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant organ
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
punch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

Example: "He swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"

A large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition

Example: "The school kept the cups in a special glass case"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loving cup
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prizetrophy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cup - as a verb

Form into the shape of a cup

Example: "She cupped her hands"

Put into a cup

Example: "Cup the milk"

Treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfuse

Example Sentences

"I need a cup of coffee to wake up in the morning."
"She won first place and proudly raised the winner's cup."
"The waiter filled our water cups before taking our order."
"He accidentally knocked over his cup, spilling the hot tea."
"My grandmother drinks her evening tea from a delicate china cup."
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Word Game Points

Is CUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cup is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CUP has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CUP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cup is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CUP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CUP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cup is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CUP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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