Teacups Meaning in English
word · lemma: teacup
ˈtiˌkəp
TEE-kupz
tˈiːkʌps
TEE-kups
Definition
Small cups used for drinking tea, usually with a handle and often part of a matching set.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'teacups' refers specifically to cups for tea, not coffee. Common with 'teapot', 'saucers', and in set phrases like 'a set of teacups'. Often used in British and traditional tea settings. Do not confuse with 'mugs', which are larger and for various drinks.
Spanish: tazas de téPortuguese (BR): xícaras de cháPortuguese (PT): chávenas de cháChinese (Simplified): 茶杯Chinese (Traditional): 茶杯Hindi: चाय के कपArabic: فناجين الشايBengali: চায়ের কাপRussian: чайные чашкиJapanese: ティーカップVietnamese: tách tràKorean: 찻잔Turkish: çay fincanıUrdu: چائے کے کپIndonesian: cangkir teh
Example Sentences
There are six teacups on the table.
basic
She washed all the teacups after the party.
basic
I broke one of the teacups by accident.
basic
The pretty floral teacups reminded me of my grandmother's house.
natural
Could you set out the teacups while I make the tea?
natural
We bought a vintage set of teacups from the market.
natural