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Dixie Cup

Noun

A Dixie cup is a small disposable cup, typically made of paper, that is designed for single-use purposes, such as holding drinks or medication.

Example sentence:

I poured some water into a Dixie cup and handed it to the patient.

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Noun (Local)

In some regions, particularly in the southern United States, a Dixie cup is slang for a small cup used for serving alcoholic beverages at parties or social gatherings.

Example sentence:

I took a sip from my Dixie cup filled with punch and joined the lively conversation at the party.

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Adjective

The term Dixie cup can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is cheap, disposable, or reminiscent of disposable cups.

Example sentence:

The restaurant served the soda in Dixie cup-sized plastic glasses.

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