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cups

Pronunciation: [kʌps]

Word

Learn how to use cups in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “containers”

(noun) a cup is a small container that people use to drink liquids. It usually has a handle and is made of materials like plastic, glass, or ceramic.

Example

I drank hot chocolate from my favorite cup.

Example

There are no cups left for the guests to use.

Example

Can you pass me the cup on the table?

Context: “games”

(noun) a cup can also refer to a trophy or award given in sports or competitions. It's often shaped like a cup and symbolizes victory.

Example

Our team won the championship cup this year!

Example

They did not win the cup because they lost the final match.

Example

Which team do you think will win the cup this season?

Context: “holding”

(verb) to cup means to hold something in your hands in a way that creates a shape like a cup. This helps keep things steady or contained, like when you cup your hands to catch water.

Example

She cupped her hands around the small bird carefully.

Example

He didn't cup his hands well, and the water spilled everywhere.

Example

Can you cup your hands to help hold the rainwater?

How to pronounce cups

Pronunciation: [kʌps]

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