noun
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a cup out of which tea may be drunk, larger than a coffee cup
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Also called: teacupful. the amount a teacup will hold, about four fluid ounces
Etymology
Origin of teacup
Example Sentences
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“When people say, ‘Oh, it’s a teacup pig,’ I’m like, ‘That is not a thing. That does not exist,’” said Lynsey Rosen, a veterinarian in Southern California who treats dozens of mini pigs each month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, teapot and teacup plushies were among the items sold at special outlets in Beijing and Shanghai last year.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
This time, the humans aren’t hunted by one xenomorph but two, including a teacup version, along with a hyper-intelligent eyeball monster and a killer plant.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
A Limoges teacup had survived the fire, and Huneven used it to scoop them up.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025
It’s gotta be a coffee mug or teacup.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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