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Definition of cupholder

cupholder

/ˈkʌpˌhoʊl.dɚ/
cup · hold · er
Plural:cupholders
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cupholder Lexical Profile

cupholder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device, such as a recessed compartment in a vehicle console or a ring-shaped attachment on a chair, designed to hold a cup, can, or bottle securely upright.

Example

"She placed her travel mug in the car's center console cupholder before pulling out of the driveway."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cupholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cupholder
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