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
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

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 14 Nov. 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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