teacup

Example Sentences

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“When people say, ‘Oh, it’s a teacup pig,’ I’m like, ‘That is not a thing. That does not exist,’” said Lynsey Rosen, a veterinarian in Southern California who treats dozens of mini pigs each month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, teapot and teacup plushies were among the items sold at special outlets in Beijing and Shanghai last year.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

A Limoges teacup had survived the fire, and Huneven used it to scoop them up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

What does the word "teacup" mean to you about this show?

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

"I can't believe your teacup bear did this. Did you get her at Fardoux's? I hope you return the little beast," a woman says.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton