Teacup (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cup from which tea is drunk.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully lifted the delicate teacup to her lips and took a sip of the steaming hot tea.
- The antique teacup had been passed down through generations of her family and was now a treasured heirloom.
- He poured the tea into a dainty teacup and handed it to his guest with a smile.
- The teacup was so small that it looked like it belonged in a doll's house rather than on a real table.
- As she sipped her tea from the teacup, she felt a sense of calm wash over her.
Meaning 2
As much as a teacup will hold.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.