Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Shaped like a cup and its saucer taken together.
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Examples
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There, nestled in a molded bed of plush blue velvet, was one of the most beautiful cup-and-saucer sets he had ever seen.
In The Shadow of The Cypress Thomas Steinbeck 2010
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There, nestled in a molded bed of plush blue velvet, was one of the most beautiful cup-and-saucer sets he had ever seen.
In The Shadow of The Cypress Thomas Steinbeck 2010
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It is interesting to see the cobea scandens or cup-and-saucer vine with its seed pods.
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Finally, prices appear to be competitive: That Mikasa cup-and-saucer combo that went for $24.66 at Tabletops Etc. was offered at Replacements for $15.99.
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At that moment, Sara Jane raised the .38 to shoulder height in her right hand, bracing it with the left, cup-and-saucer style.
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It's a cliche, I know, but I love that tender green poking through, the jaunty but not overly ambitious crocus, the bright and proud tulip, the bold yellow cup-and-saucer of the daffodil.
Archive 2006-08-01 kittenpie 2006
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It's a cliche, I know, but I love that tender green poking through, the jaunty but not overly ambitious crocus, the bright and proud tulip, the bold yellow cup-and-saucer of the daffodil.
100 Things I Love kittenpie 2006
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The costumes are dazzling and witty, from the real flames in Lumiere's hands to Chip, the cup-and-saucer boy who is literally reduced to a talking head.
Beauty And The Bucks 2008
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Among the popular items: a commemorative cup-and-saucer set ($36) and a dozen crown-shaped chocolates ($6).
Liz Digs Lay Egg 2008
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We made a cup-and-saucer, bat-and-ball (given the Indian love for tea and cricket!), dolls and even a top, which would actually spin once the candy hardened!
Archive 2005-08-01 Nupur 2005
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