noun

mug

MUHG/mʌɡ/

A sturdy drinking cup with a handle.

Steam rises from the hot drink in a large ceramic mug.

A single large, sturdy ceramic mug with a clearly visible loop handle, filled with a hot drink and giving off a few wisps of steam.

Etymology

The word's origin is unknown, but its early meanings included “bowl,” “pot,” and “jug.” Its established drinking-vessel sense refers to a small cylindrical cup, often with a handle.

In context

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your hand grasps the mug, and later you remember drinking that coffee.

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More examples

I wrap both hands around my mug of tea.
She keeps two spare mugs beside the coffee maker.
This stainless steel mug keeps my coffee warm.

Forms

mug · mugs

mugful noun — The amount a mug holds.

Similar words

cup: A broader term that includes lighter or handleless drinking vessels.
tankard: A large handled drinking vessel, usually used for beer.