builder's mug

English

Alternative forms

• builders' mug

Etymology

builder +‎ -'s +‎ mug, from its being the stereotypical mug used by builders (stereotypically to drink builder's tea).

Noun

builder's mug (plural builder's mugs)

1. (UK) A large ceramic mug for hot drinks.
2. (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
• (informal unit of measure): cup (Imperial cup, British cup)