teacupful

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈtiːkʌpˌfʊl/

KK: /ˈtiːkʌpˌfʊl/

noun

Definition

The quantity of liquid that a teacup can contain.

Example

She poured a teacupful of tea into the cup.

Conversation

Can you believe how much tea this teacupful holds?

I know, right? It's surprising for such a small cup!

I thought it would only be a tiny sip, but it was a nice amount.

Exactly! A perfect teacupful for a cozy afternoon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cup

measure

portion

Antonyms

empty

lack

void

Root Explanation

Teacupful is formed from "tea" (from Chinese *t'e, meaning a beverage made from the leaves of the tea plant) and "cup" (from Old English *cuppe, meaning a vessel for drinking) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "teacupful" refers to the amount that a teacup can hold, or full of tea.