coffee-cup
Definition
Noun: - A coffee-cup is a cup, typically small, designed for drinking coffee.
Usage Examples
- (A small cup meant for coffee.)
- (A vessel used for drinking coffee.)
Advanced Usage
- "coffee-cup" can also refer metaphorically to a small, informal gathering where coffee is served.
- They discussed the project over a coffee-cup meeting. (An informal meeting centered around coffee.)
Variants and Related Words
- Coffee (noun): a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
- I need a cup of coffee to start my day. (The beverage itself.)
- Cup (noun): a small open container for drinking.
- Please pass me a cup for tea. (General drinking vessel.)
Synonyms
- Demitasse: a small coffee cup, especially for strong coffee.
- Mug: a large cup, often used for coffee or other hot drinks.
Related Idioms
- "Not my cup of tea": not something one enjoys or prefers.
- That kind of music is not my cup of tea. (I do not like it.)
- "Coffee-cup reading": a form of fortune-telling using coffee grounds in a cup.
- She had her fortune told through coffee-cup reading. (Divination using coffee remains.)