Cup
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A cup is a container that can hold a liquid so we can drink it. Sometimes a cup has a handle on the side. Most cups for drinking hot drinks, for example coffee or tea, have handles. Types of cups include:
Some are expensive, maybe old, mostly painted by hand; a few people collect such cups, and do not use them. Teacups have a special small plate to sit on, called a saucer.
A cup is also a unit of liquid measurement in some countries.
- In the United States, a cup is 8 fluid ounces. See U.S. customary units.
A cup can also be an award.
