paper cup
Definition
Noun: A disposable drinking vessel manufactured from paper material, typically with a thin plastic or wax lining to hold liquids without leaking.
Usage
A "paper cup" is used for serving beverages, especially in situations where convenience and disposability are priorities. It is designed for single use.
Examples
- Noun:
- Please take a paper cup from the dispenser if you want some water.
- The coffee shop serves all its takeaway drinks in paper cups.
- After the party, we collected all the used paper cups for recycling.
Advanced Usage
- Environmental Context: The term is often discussed in relation to waste and sustainability.
- Many companies are switching to compostable paper cups to reduce landfill waste.
- Specification: Can be specified by size or lining type.
- We need 12-ounce paper cups with a PLA lining for the hot drinks.
Variants and Related Words
- Disposable cup (n): A more general term for any single-use cup, which can be made of paper, plastic, or foam.
- Solo cup (n): A brand name often used generically for a type of rigid plastic cup, distinct from a paper cup.
Synonyms
- Drink cup
- Disposable drinking cup
Related Phrases
- Paper cup sleeve: A corrugated cardboard sleeve placed around a paper cup to insulate the hand from a hot beverage.
- She put a paper cup sleeve around her latte to avoid burning her fingers.
Noun
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a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks
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