builder's mug
English
Etymology
builder + 's + mug, from its being the stereotypical mug used by builders (stereotypically to drink builder's tea).
Alternative forms
Noun
builder's mug (plural builder's mugs)
- (UK) A large ceramic mug for hot drinks.
- (UK, informal) A unit of volumetric measure equivalent to the typical builder's mug, around 1/2-pint (10 oz.; 300 cc; 300 mL; 30 cL; 1 cup)
Synonyms
- builder's cup
- builders' cup
- builders cup
- (informal unit of measure): cup (Imperial cup, British cup)