cups

noun

plural of cup
as in mugs
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 of cups Multiply that by the three to five cups required for a loaf of bread, and your end product’s consistency will be off. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 Spread half of batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into prepared pan, and sprinkle with half of streusel. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Limited-edition cups became collectibles, extending the experience beyond the stadium. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Another special-edition trip, the evening Holiday Magic Train, runs from late November through December, getting riders into the spirit of the season with cups of hot cocoa and festive music. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors said Gates was driving 22 mph over the speed limit, with her headlights off, and a bottle of vodka and plastic cups in her car. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Pour in 4 cups whole milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer, whisking often to prevent burning. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 That's good for 37 cups of espresso, or 18 cups of americano. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
  1. mugs
  2. goblets
Noun
  • Collectors can discover vintage ceramic jugs, mugs and teapots.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Employee beverages in open mugs were on the food preparation tables.
    — Vince Basada August 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mugs
Noun
  • Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of goblets

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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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