teacup

See also: tea-cup and tea cup

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

tea +‎ cup.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tiː.kʌp/

Noun

teacup (plural teacups)

  1. A small cup, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.
  2. A unit of measure; a teacupful.

Translations

Adjective

teacup (not comparable)

  1. Of an animal, smaller than average.

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