1. a small cup, typically with a handle and saucer, used for drinking tea
2. the amount that a teacup can hold

Examples

• She sipped her Earl Grey from a delicate china teacup.
• The antique teacup had beautiful floral patterns painted on it.
• He accidentally dropped the teacup and it shattered on the floor.
• The recipe calls for half a teacup of sugar.
• Grandmother’s teacup collection filled the entire cabinet.
• The teacup rattled against the saucer as she set it down.
• Add one teacup of flour to the mixing bowl.