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

2 of 2

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
Aston Martin limited the model to 150 coupes, 85 open-top Spider versions and 40 of the track-only AMR Pro variant. Siddharth Philip, Fortune Europe, 23 Feb. 2024 These coupes feel elegant to hold while adding a pop of color to your glassware cabinet. Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024 Doll trunks for adults A friend took me in his retro chic 1950 Mercury coupe for a garage sale trip. Clare Miers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 Distribute the mousse evenly among four 5-ounce coupe glasses or small serving bowls and refrigerate for another hour before serving. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a brandied cherry. Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Shake until ice cold and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 Our Place coupes strike just the right balance between durable and sleek, and they can be repurposed as serving vessels for desserts and small bites. Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024 They were joined by a small wagon and the beautiful Karmann Ghia coupe and convertible, designed by the famous Ghia studio in Italy and built by German coachbuilder Karmann. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 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 19 Mar. 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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