coupé

1 of 2

noun (1)

cou·​pé
sense 1 is
kü-ˈpā How to pronounce coupé (audio)
sense 2 is
ˈküp How to pronounce coupé (audio)
kü-ˈpā
variants or coupe
1
: a four-wheeled closed horse-drawn carriage for two persons inside with an outside seat for the driver in front
2
usually coupe : a 2-door automobile often seating only two persons
also : one with a tight-spaced rear seat compare sedan

coupe

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noun (2)

variants or coupe glass
: a drinking glass that has a moderately thick stem and shallow bowl and that is used for cocktails or champagne
More and more bars … have begun organizing their menu by glass type. Usually that means a section for Collins glasses (tall, skinny, and filled with ice); one for rocks glasses; and one for things served … in coupes or martini glasses.Marian Bull
The cocktails are served in ornate silver coupesJoshua David Stein
Combine all ingredients except garnishes in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass.Kara Newman

Examples of coupé in a Sentence

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Noun
Kelly Wearstler’s champagne coupes are made for all kinds of celebrations, while Diptyque’s La Droguerie line is perfect for refreshing the air after dinner’s clean-up. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 Although best known for its bikes, Yamaha is working on a rather gorgeous-looking electric sports coupe with Caterham EVo. New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024 Xpeng in late August announced its mass market brand Mona would begin sales of its M03 electric coupe in China. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024 To be served in a high and slender flute or a shallow and chic coupe? Simon Mills, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024 The first series coupe and convertible, made through 1967, featured covered headlamps and are the most collectible E-Types. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Grand tourers are not sports cars, though roadsters and coupes can be, depending on the level of sportiness. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Visibility is generally good, as is front-seat passenger room, though head and leg room are a bit tight in the back, primarily due to its small stature and sloping coupe body style. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Splurge Gifts Estelle Stem Coupes $205 Nordstrom Toast to the new space with these striking stemmed coupes. Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French coupé, from past participle of couper to cut, strike

Noun (2)

borrowed from French, "cup, footed drinking or serving vessel," going back to Old French cupe, going back to Late Latin cuppa — more at cup entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coupé was in 1825

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Cite this Entry

“Coupé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coup%C3%A9. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

coupé

noun
cou·​pé
variants or coupe
kü-ˈpā How to pronounce coupé (audio)
sense 2 is often
ˈküp How to pronounce coupé (audio)
1
: a four-wheeled closed carriage pulled by horses for two persons with an outside seat for the driver
2
usually coupe
a
: a closed two-door automobile for usually two persons
b
: a usually closed two-door automobile with a full-width rear seat

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