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Dixie cup

(North America) A disposable paper cup, sometimes waxed, especially used for individual servings of iced desserts.

ˈdɪksi ˈkʌpDocumented since 1910s1910sSilenthistorical133 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(North America) A disposable paper cup, sometimes waxed, especially used for individual servings of iced desserts.

One day I was looking at a little girl eating a Dixie cup of strawberry ice cream.
Origin: Originally a brand name, first used in 1919, after a line of dolls made by Alfred Schindler's Dixie Doll Company in New York. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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