teacup

• Nom désignant une petite tasse utilisée pour boire du thé, ou la quantité de liquide qu'elle peut contenir.

A noun referring to a small cup used for drinking tea, or the amount of liquid it can hold.

1. Drinking vesselA1formal

   A small cup, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea.

   Tasse à thé

   • She poured the hot tea into a delicate porcelain teacup.
   • He placed the teacup on the saucer.
   • The antique teacup was decorated with floral patterns.

2. Unit of measureB1informal

   The amount that a teacup can hold, used informally as a measure.

   tasse à thé (mesure)

   • Add a teacup of sugar to the mixture.
   • She used a teacup of milk for the recipe.
   • The recipe calls for a teacup of flour.

   Synonymescupcupfulteacupful