Meaning
A small, round thing you drink from, often with a handle.
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Word origin
From Old English cuppe, from Latin cuppa, meaning a small drinking vessel.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- cuppe
Grammar
Examples
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A "cup" is a small thing you drink from.
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"Cups" is the plural, meaning more than one cup.
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A "cup" holds a drink for you.
A cup is a small, round thing you drink from. It often has a handle on the side so you can hold it. People drink tea, coffee, and water from a cup. One is a cup, and more than one are cups.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 3: cup, restaurant, double and 7 more words.