noun
Meaning 1
Alternative letter-case form of Dixie cup.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Phrase guide
Dixie Cup
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noun
Meaning 2
A disposable paper cup, sometimes waxed, especially used for individual servings of iced desserts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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noun
Meaning 3
a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: paper cup
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Broader terms: cup
History
Etymology
Originally a brand name, first used in 1919, after a line of dolls made by Alfred Schindler's Dixie Doll Company in New York.