water cup

Hydration serving container

A water cup is a cup designated for drinking water, as distinct from cups for other beverages.

The term appears in contexts where the distinction matters: at restaurants where water cups are free but soda cups cost money, or at water stations during races.

He grabbed a water cup from the aid station at mile three.

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container contents

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Container for drinking liquid

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