Meaning & Definition of Teacup in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small cup, usually without a handle, used for drinking tea.

  Example Sentence: She poured the tea into a delicate china teacup.

• Definition: A unit of capacity equal to approximately 240 milliliters, often used in cooking.

  Example Sentence: Add one teacup of flour to the mixture.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: taza de té

• French: tasse à thé

• German: Teetasse

• Russian: чайная чашка

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of teacup

• 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.