a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, etc., usually having a handle and used chiefly as a receptable from which to drink tea, soup, etc.

the bowllike part of a goblet or the like.

a cup with its contents.

the quantity contained in a cup.

a unit of capacity, equal to 8 fluid ounces (237 milliliters) or 16 tablespoons; half-pint.

an ornamental bowl, vase, etc., esp. of precious metal, offered as a prize for a contest.

any of various beverages, as a mixture of wine and various ingredients

claret cup.

the chalice used in the Eucharist.

the wine of the Eucharist.

something to be partaken of or endured; one's portion, as of joy or suffering.

cups, the drinking of intoxicating liquors.

any cuplike utensil, organ, part, cavity, etc.

either of the two forms that cover and usually support the breasts in a brassiere or other garment, as a bathing suit.

an athletic supporter reinforced with rigid plastic or metal for added protection.

Golf .

the metal receptacle within the hole.

the hole itself.

( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Crater.

cupping glass.

Metalworking . a cylindrical shell closed at one end, esp. one produced in the first stages of a deep-drawing operation.

Mathematics . the cuplike symbol ?, used to indicate the union of two sets. Compare union ( def. 10a ) .

to take or place in, or as in, a cup

He cupped his ear with the palm of his hand.

to form into a cuplike shape

He cupped his hands.

to use a cupping glass on.

Metalworking . to form (tubing, containers, etc.) by punching hot strip or sheet metal and drawing it through a die. Compare deep-draw . ?

in one's cups

intoxicated; drunk.

noun

beaker , bowl , cannikin , chalice , cupful , demitasse , draught , drink , goblet , grail , mug , potion , stein , taster , teacup , tumbler , vessel