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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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
The Vanquish which ceased production in 2018, was reintroduced as a coupe in September, 2024; the company plans to build only 1,000.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Aston also claims that the thermal insulation with the roof closed is similar to that with the Vanquish coupe.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Carrying an opening price that represents a $39,000 premium over the Vanquish coupe, the Volante is available for commissioning and deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Strain into a chilled coupe glass, making sure to pile up foam on top.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
The photo showed off her sizable collection of colorful glassware, including rows of coupe glasses, champagne flutes, and more in green and orange hues.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The coupe have been complaining about noise constantly—once even at 1.30 p.m., when the woman was vacuuming her home.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Maserati's range does include EV versions of the GranTurismo coupe and of its convertible version GranCabrio, as well as of the Grecale SUV.
—Giulio Piovaccari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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The two-vehicle collision occurred at about 5:17 p.m. near Emmett Road and Hollow Road when a coupe crossed the center line and collided head-on with a large pickup truck, according to Idaho State Police.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
The Vanquish which ceased production in 2018, was reintroduced as a coupe in September, 2024; the company plans to build only 1,000.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Aston also claims that the thermal insulation with the roof closed is similar to that with the Vanquish coupe.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Carrying an opening price that represents a $39,000 premium over the Vanquish coupe, the Volante is available for commissioning and deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Strain into a chilled coupe glass, making sure to pile up foam on top.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
The photo showed off her sizable collection of colorful glassware, including rows of coupe glasses, champagne flutes, and more in green and orange hues.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The coupe have been complaining about noise constantly—once even at 1.30 p.m., when the woman was vacuuming her home.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Maserati's range does include EV versions of the GranTurismo coupe and of its convertible version GranCabrio, as well as of the Grecale SUV.
—Giulio Piovaccari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Coupé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coup%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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