teacup

noun

tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp How to pronounce teacup (audio)
Synonyms of teacupnext
: a small cup usually with a handle used with a saucer for hot beverages
teacupful
ˈtē-ˌkəp-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce teacup (audio)
noun

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Without changing position, Shoichiro took the teacup from his father. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Someone should know who verifies the image, who speaks for the company, who explains what happened, who fixes the process that failed, and who keeps the organization from turning a teacup storm into a bathtub flood. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The general reaction to the policy has been overwhelmingly positive, Xue said, aside from some remarks on social media that charging for a smashed teacup was a petty move. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 If the Smithsonian can keep centuries-old teacups behind glass, I should be allowed to keep a collection of random trinkets. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teacup

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teacup was in 1700

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“Teacup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teacup. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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teacup

noun
tea·​cup ˈtē-ˌkəp How to pronounce teacup (audio)
: a small cup used with a saucer for hot beverages

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