teacup

/ˌtiˈkʌp/
/ˈtikəp/
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Other forms: teacups

Definitions of teacup
  1. noun
    a cup from which tea is drunk
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    type of:
    cup
    a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
  2. noun
    as much as a teacup will hold
    synonyms: teacupful
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    type of:
    containerful
    the quantity that a container will hold
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtiˈkʌp/
UK
/ˈtikəp/
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