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cup

Vessel for liquids

EntityQ81727

Also known as glass

Subclass of: drinking vessel
, container
, vessel

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A cup is a small container used to hold liquids for drinking, typically with a flattened hemispherical shape and an open "mouth", and often with a capacity of about 6–16 US fluid ounces (177–473 ml). Cups may be made of pottery, glass, metal, wood, stone, polystyrene, plastic, lacquerware, or other materials. Normally, a cup is brought in contact with the mouth for drinking, distinguishing it from other tableware and drinkware forms such as jugs; however, a straw and/or lid may also be used. They also often have handles, though many do not, including beakers which have no handle or stem, or small bowl shapes which are very common in Asia.

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Has use: drinking
Contains: liquid
Different from: Cup criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: cup
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Said to be the same as: cup with stem
teacup
Facet of: tableware

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