teacup
Dainty drinking vessel
A teacup is a small cup designed for drinking tea, typically with a handle and often paired with a saucer.
Teacups are generally smaller and more delicate than coffee mugs.
A storm in a teacup is a disproportionate fuss over something trivial.
Handled cup for beverages
bowl · goblet · chalice · demitasse · tumbler · beaker · tankard · stein
Formal event marking occasions
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- saucerSmall plate beneath cup
- sconesSmall quick breads
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
British · Victorian · hospitality · conversation · socializing · crumpets · doily · elegance
Fine ceramic tableware
- ceramicsHardened clay objects
- potteryFired clay objects
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- kilnOven for hardening clay
firing · clay · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · kaolin · crockery · tableware
Easily broken or damaged
- daintyDelicately small and pretty
- fineAcceptable in quality
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
refined · translucent · thin · breakable · chip · crack · shatter · brittle
Steeped or fermented drink
- steepRising at sharp angle
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
- oolongSemi-oxidized tea variety
sencha · jasmine · matcha · chai · herbal · rooibos · pu-erh · aroma
Extremely small in size
- smallLimited in size
- petiteSmall and delicate
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- toyObject for amusement
scaled-down · ornamental · decorative · collectible · display · curio · miniaturized · wee
Northern Mexican state and capital
- PomeranianCompact spitz-type toy breed
- YorkieCompact terrier breed, informally
- MalteseFrom the island near Sicily
- PoodleCurly-coated dog breed
puppy · lap-dog · pocket-sized · portable
Small cooking measure
- tablespoonCulinary volume unit
- portionDivided share given
- servingMeasured food portion
- thimblefulMinuscule liquid measure
mug
Handled cup for beverages
lip · bowl · goblet · chalice · demitasse · tumbler · beaker · tankard · stein · sippy
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
etiquette · British · Victorian · hospitality · conversation · socializing · crumpets · doily · elegance
china
Fine ceramic tableware
kiln · firing · clay · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · kaolin · crockery · tableware · chinoiserie
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
graceful · refined · translucent · thin · breakable · chip · crack · shatter · brittle · precious
brew
Steeped or fermented drink
- steepRising at sharp angle
- DarjeelingBengali mountain tea town
- AssamTea-producing Indian state
oolong · sencha · jasmine · matcha · chai · herbal · rooibos · pu-erh · aroma · tannins
tiny
Extremely small in size
- smallLimited in size
- petiteSmall and delicate
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
toy · scaled-down · ornamental · decorative · collectible · display · curio · miniaturized · wee · little
Chihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
- PomeranianCompact spitz-type toy breed
- YorkieCompact terrier breed, informally
- MalteseFrom the island near Sicily
Poodle · puppy · lap-dog · pocket-sized · portable
teaspoonful
Small cooking measure
- tablespoonCulinary volume unit
- portionDivided share given
- servingMeasured food portion
- potterypot, pottery, clay pottery, throwing, ceramic vase
- Beauty and the BeastBelle, Beast, Gaston, Maurice, enchanted rose
- drinking vesselsbeaker, beer mug, beer stein, ceramic mug, coffee mug
- drinkwarewater glass, wine glass, wine glasses, mug, beer glasses
- small cupsdemitasse, shot glass, jigger
- tea setssaucer, saucers, sugar bowl, creamer, milk jug
teacupmug
Handled cup for beverages
tankard · beer stein · yard glass · camping mug · plastic cup
teacupcoffee mug
Handled drinking vessel
coffee cup · espresso cup · beer glass · wine glass · whiskey glass
- storm in a teacupDisproportionate fuss over trifles
- tempest in a teacupTrivial matter made dramatic
- teacup puppiesUnusually tiny dog breeds
- a storm in a teacupExaggerated fuss over triviality
- spinning teacupsRotating amusement park ride
- teacup poodleExtremely small poodle variety