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
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
Marian BullThe cocktails are served in ornate silver coupes …—Joshua David Stein
Joshua David SteinCombine all ingredients except garnishes in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass.—Kara Newman
Kara NewmanExamples of coupé in a Sentence
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Khen Wavy Flower Coupe Glasses These coupe glasses are the perfect addition to any home bar or holiday soirée.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Most are served in glasses meant to hold just a few ounces, like coupe or Nick and Nora glasses.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange wedge.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
In its fourth generation, the Continental GT Speed, available as a coupe or convertible, is now more powerful and efficient: a plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers 771 horsepower from a 4.0-liter V8 and electric motor.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
No wonder the coupe has long been acknowledged as the more glamorous goblet.
—Simon Mills, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
Strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
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
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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Khen Wavy Flower Coupe Glasses These coupe glasses are the perfect addition to any home bar or holiday soirée.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Most are served in glasses meant to hold just a few ounces, like coupe or Nick and Nora glasses.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange wedge.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
In its fourth generation, the Continental GT Speed, available as a coupe or convertible, is now more powerful and efficient: a plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers 771 horsepower from a 4.0-liter V8 and electric motor.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
No wonder the coupe has long been acknowledged as the more glamorous goblet.
—Simon Mills, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
Strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
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
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“Coupé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coup%C3%A9. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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coupé
noun
cou·pé
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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