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
Shake well for about 15 seconds, then strain into a coupe. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 That same rule applies to your SUV, coupe, sedan, or hatchback. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Shake, then strain into a coupe or Nick and Nora glass. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024 Altogether, there were well over 54 models throughout the three fertile years of production, which included two-door convertibles, plus coupes, sedans, and wagons in two- and four-door configurations. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024 Pour mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with espresso beans. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024 The electric 718 Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster will bring the brand’s EV technology and performance to lighter, more affordable sports cars. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024 Strain into tumblers or coupes, sprinkle with the grated zest of a clementine and place clementine segments at the edge of the glasses. Adrienne Wyper, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 For the first time, Ferrari’s hypercar-class machine became available in both coupe and roadster forms, with the LaFerrari Aperta offering open-top motoring via a removable carbon-fiber lid or a canvas cover. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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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