paper cups
Disposable drinking vessels
Paper cups are disposable drinking vessels made from paperboard, typically coated with wax or plastic to hold liquids.
They're ubiquitous at water coolers, coffee shops, and parties—convenient but environmentally problematic.
She stacked the paper cups by the punch bowl.
The flimsy construction makes them symbols of cheapness or impermanence.
- disposableMade for one use
- waxedCoated for shine
- tablewareDining implements collectively
- stackableCan be piled up
- single-useFor one application only
recyclable · break rooms · office kitchen · beer pong · drinkware · solo · crumple · vending machines · dental office · movie theaters · compostable materials · coffee shops · fast food · leak-proof · hot coffee · cold drinks · parties · sanitary
- eco-friendly productsreusable bags, bamboo toothbrush, metal straws, cloth napkins, silicone bags
- takeout suppliesnapkins, chopsticks, plastic forks, plastic knives, plastic spoons
- biodegradable itemscardboard boxes, fruit, apples, lemons, cucumbers
- disposable culturesingle-use plastic, disposable razors, plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic straws
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- consumablesfood, drink, beverages, beverage, groceries
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Transparent vessels for drinking
ceramic cups · porcelain cups · china cups · crystal glasses · wooden cups
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