cupbearer UK /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/US /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ noun1 •(historical) One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.[P]rosper, I pray thee, thy seruant this day, and grant him mercie in the sight of this man. For I was the kings cup-bearer. — 1611 formscupbearers