teacup

Definition

  • noun: a small cup used for drinking tea
  • noun: a small cup usually with a handle used with a saucer for hot beverages

Examples

  • The whole controversy turned out to be 'a storm in a teacup'. [=('US') 'a tempest in a teapot']

Movie quotes

  • (..) this game of yours. Where is Belle? The beast took her and she... There are no such things as beasts. Or talking teacups. Or magic! But there are wolves, frostbite, and starvation. Deep breaths, Gaston. Deep breaths. (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast