noun
teacup
TEE-kuhp
noun
1
A small cup, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea.
"She set out the good china teacups for her guests."
adj
1
Describing an animal bred to be unusually small.
"The breeder specialised in teacup poodles."
How to Use Teacup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small cup made for tea, or (as an adjective) describing a tiny breed of pet.
Common pairings
teacup poodle
a set of teacups
Word Forms
teacups plural
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Etymology
A simple compound of tea and cup.