coppetta

Coppetta is an Italian noun meaning a small cup or cupful. It is a diminutive form derived from coppa, meaning cup or goblet, with the diminutive suffix -etta. In everyday usage, coppetta can refer to any small cup-shaped container or portion, especially in culinary contexts.

In Italian cuisine, coppetta commonly describes a serving of dessert or gelato presented in a small cup rather than a cone or larger dish. A gelateria might offer a coppetta with one or more flavors, often accompanied by toppings or sauces. The term is frequently used on menus, in recipe books, and in casual speech to indicate a standard, portion-controlled serving.

Beyond desserts, coppetta can denote small disposable cups used for serving beverages or sampling portions in catering, tastings, or product packaging. In plural form, coppette is used to refer to multiple such cups or servings.

See also: Coppa, Gelato, Italian cuisine, Cup.