styrofoam cup

Squeaky white vessel

A styrofoam cup is a disposable drinking cup made from expanded polystyrene foam—lightweight, white, and cheap.

The material insulates well, keeping hot drinks warm and cold drinks cold without burning your hands.

Styrofoam cups are ubiquitous at casual gatherings, offices, and fast-food restaurants: She poured coffee into a styrofoam cup.

Environmental concerns about their non-biodegradability have led many places to ban them.

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G