as in mug
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples on the Web On the side is a plate with iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion and a pickle along with a cup of Thousand Island dressing. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 Alternatively, one arm could be utilized to move the chair forward while the other could be used to hold a smartphone, coffee cup or something else. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 Most have a top rack configured for cups and bowls and a bottom rack for dishes and bulky cookware. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 Limited-edition hoodies and stainless steel cups inspired by designs from the 1960s through the 2000s will be available to purchase on the app on Oct. 29. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cup 

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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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