Introduction to cups

A cup is a specialized container for holding water. Its main function is to drink alcohol or tea, usually with a small volume. In ancient times, cups for drinking tea were called covered bowls. Most basic types are straight or open, with the diameter of the rim almost equal to the height of the cup. There are flat bottomed, circular or high footed. Archaeological data shows that the earliest cups were first seen in the Neolithic period. Whether it is in the Yangshao culture, Longshan culture, or Hemudu culture sites, pottery cups can be found. During this period, cup types were the most unique and diverse: cups with ears were single or double eared, cups with feet were mostly conical, three legged cups, goblet shaped cups, high handled cups, etc. According to the different materials of production, they can be divided into glass cups, plastic cups, ceramic cups, wooden cups, stainless steel cups, etc.
Basic explanation
A utensil for holding beverages or other liquids, often cylindrical or slightly thinner at the bottom, with a generally small volume.
It also refers to the cup that drinks water
1. Utensils used to hold liquids such as water and wine: wine glasses, glass cups, and cups.
2. Cup-shaped things: trophies, silver cups.