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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Michael Harley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
That car was also a very popular model for moonshiners in the southeastern part of the country as with minor modifications, the coupe could carry up to 130 gallons of moonshine and outrun the revenuers with the hot 85 HP V8 engine.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
It also was shaped like a crossover SUV, rather than the coupes the organization’s race cars have traditionally been based on (stock cars racing originally used production models, hence the name).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The engines in Ford F-series pickups and the iconic Mustang sports coupe, for instance, come from Canada.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Strain cocktail: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Add ice and shake just a bit, then pour into coupe glasses.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Double strain it into a coupe and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Add ice and shake until well chilled—strain into a chilled coupe glass.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Top sealed, the multi-layer roof keeps the cabin impressively quiet—I’d argue on par with the coupe.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
That car was also a very popular model for moonshiners in the southeastern part of the country as with minor modifications, the coupe could carry up to 130 gallons of moonshine and outrun the revenuers with the hot 85 HP V8 engine.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
It also was shaped like a crossover SUV, rather than the coupes the organization’s race cars have traditionally been based on (stock cars racing originally used production models, hence the name).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The engines in Ford F-series pickups and the iconic Mustang sports coupe, for instance, come from Canada.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Strain cocktail: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Add ice and shake just a bit, then pour into coupe glasses.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Double strain it into a coupe and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Add ice and shake until well chilled—strain into a chilled coupe glass.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Coupé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coup%C3%A9. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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