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A mug is a drinking cup, typically cylindrical with a handle, used to hold hot or cold beverages like tea, coffee, or other drinks. Mugs are common everyday objects found in most households and workplaces, making them practical vessels for drinking and keeping beverages warm.
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A mug is a type of cup, a drinking vessel usually intended for hot drinks such as coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Mugs have handles and usually hold a larger amount of fluid than other types of cups such as teacups or coffee cups. Typically, a mug holds approximately of liquid. A mug-shaped vessel much larger than this tends to be called a tankard.