cup

1. cup (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.

Example: Pour the tea into the cup.

2. cup (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The contents of said vessel.

Example: I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty.

3. cup (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A customary unit of measure: A US unit of liquid measure equal to 8 fluid ounces (¹⁄₁₆ of a US gallon; 236.5882365 mL) or 240 mL.

4. cup (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.

Example: Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them.

5. cup (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To hold something in cupped hands.

Example: He cupped the ball carefully in his hands.

6. cup (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.

Example: We are cupping some new brands of coffee today.