cup
Translation
cup, trophy
Examples
I'd like a cup of tea.
I'd like a cup of tea.
He won the World Cup.
He won the World Cup.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cup of ((sth.)) a container for a drink I'd like a cup of tea.
((the)) cup a trophy for a competition He won the World Cup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mug, beaker, trophy
Etymology
From Old English 'cuppe', from Late Latin 'cuppa' meaning 'cup'.
Memory Tips
Picture a teacup, then picture a large golden trophy cup to remember the two main meanings.