Definition

Noun: A cup, typically cylindrical in shape and often made of ceramic, with a handle, specifically designed for drinking coffee. It is generally larger and sturdier than a teacup.

Usage

• As a direct object: "She filled her coffee mug with fresh brew."
• With a possessive: "He washed his favorite coffee mug."
• As part of a prepositional phrase: "The slogan was printed on the side of the coffee mug."

Examples

• "Every morning, I drink from my oversized coffee mug."
• "The office provided branded coffee mugs for all employees."
• "She received a handmade ceramic coffee mug as a gift."

Advanced Usage

• Collectible Item: Coffee mugs are often collected as souvenirs from different places or events.
  • Example: "His collection of souvenir coffee mugs from every national park fills the entire cabinet."
• Metaphorical Use: Can be used to represent a person's routine, comfort, or a moment of pause.
  • Example: "He sat with his coffee mug, contemplating the day ahead."

Variants and Related Words

• Mug (n): A more general term for a large cup with a handle, which can be used for various hot beverages.
• Teacup (n): A smaller, more delicate cup typically used for drinking tea.
• Travel mug (n): An insulated mug with a lid, designed for drinking coffee while on the move.

Synonyms

• Cup (n): A general term for a small bowl-shaped container for drinking from.
• Beaker (n): A large drinking cup, often without a handle (more common in British English for informal use).

Idioms and Phrases

• World's Best Dad/Mom/etc. mug: A common, often clichéd, design for a gift mug.
  • Example: "For Father's Day, the kids gave him a classic 'World's Best Dad' coffee mug."
• Mug shot: This phrase uses "mug" in a completely different sense (slang for face) and is unrelated to a coffee mug.

Noun

1. a mug intended for serving coffee