World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesCup
/kʌp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.
"She poured hot tea into the ceramic cup." - 2
A cup-shaped trophy awarded as a prize in a contest.
"The team proudly lifted the championship cup."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cup' originates from the Old English 'cuppe', which is derived from the Latin 'cupa', meaning a tub or cask. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to a small, typically cylindrical container used for drinking.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Cup"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Cup" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tasse
Transliteration: tas
"Il boit une tasse de café chaque matin."
Tasse
Transliteration: Tasse
"Sie trinkt eine Tasse Tee."
tazza
Transliteration: tattsa
"Prendi una tazza di cioccolata calda."
taza
Transliteration: tasa
"Ella compró una taza nueva para el café."
xícara
Transliteration: shikara
"Ele colocou a xícara de café na mesa."
कप
Transliteration: kap
"उसने चाय का एक कप पिया।"
杯子
Transliteration: bēizi
"我想要一杯热水。"
컵
Transliteration: keop
"그는 커피 한 컵을 마셨다."
カップ
Transliteration: kappu
"彼女はコーヒーのカップを持っています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
A formal, documented account of findings, investigations, or statistics issued by an authoritative body or government agency.
Used to express pleasure, realization, surprise, or understanding.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Cup"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.