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cup

 
/kʌp/ n [C]

Definition

a small, round container, usually with a handle, used esp. for hot drinks such as coffee and tea: Would you like a cup of coffee? A cup is also a unit of measure equal to half a pint and often used in cooking: a cup of flour
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