Meaning & Definition of word "Teacup"

Teacup

/ˈtiːkʌp/

1. A cup designed primarily for drinking tea, typically with a handle and often accompanied by a saucer.
- Example: She poured the hot tea into a delicate porcelain teacup.
2. A unit of measurement, often used in cooking, equal to the volume of a typical teacup, approximately 240 milliliters.
- Example: For the recipe, you will need one teacup of sugar.

●From 'tea' (the beverage) + 'cup' (a small, typically rounded container).

teacup ride:

A ride with spinning teacup-shaped cars, commonly found in amusement parks.

storm in a teacup:

A small event that has been exaggerated significantly.

spill the tea:

To gossip or share details about something.

saucer:

A small plate that typically accompanies a teacup.

kettle:

A container for boiling water, typically used to make tea.

brew:

The process of making tea by steeping leaves in hot water.

Meaning: To have a minor argument or disagreement.

● Example Sentence: They had a bit of a teacup over the last cookie.

Meaning: Something that is small or of little importance.

● Example Sentence: It's just a teacup matter, nothing to worry about.