suction cup

noun

: a cup-shaped device in which a partial vacuum can be produced when applied to a surface

Examples of suction cup in a Sentence

The device is held to the wall with two suction cups.
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Plus, six large suction cups on the back work to keep it from shifting around when lying on it. Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 The pad contains an array of rubber suction cups, which press up against the ship's hull. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024 The five-year warranty and suction cup feet are icing on the cake. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 This pillow features soft 4D mesh fabric and non-slip suction cups to ensure a relaxing experience. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suction cup 

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suction cup was in 1942

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Cite this Entry

“Suction cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suction%20cup. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

suction cup

noun
: a cup of glass or of a flexible material (as rubber) in which a partial vacuum is produced when applied to a surface

Medical Definition

suction cup

noun
: a cup of glass or of a flexible material (as rubber) in which a partial vacuum is produced when applied to a surface and which is used variously (as to bring blood to the surface of the skin)
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