English Explanatory Dictionary

teacup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.
  2. A unit of measure; a teacupful.
adj
  1. Of an animal, smaller than average.

Pronunciation

/ˈtiː.kʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-teacup.wav

Word forms

teacup teacups tea-cup tea cup

Etymology

From tea + cup.

Related words

ass over teacups

Derived words

ass over teacups spinning teacups storm in a teacup teacup and saucer teacup dog teacupful teacupless teacuplike teacup puppy tempest in a teacup
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