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
Recent Examples on the WebMarc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Build the bar of your dreams with decanters, coupe glasses, and more that look top-shelf, but can fit into any budget.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
They’re dismayed by the ascendance of SUVs, which has forced sedan, coupe and convertible sales to less than 30% of the sales.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024
Speaking of sedans and coupes: Many brands don’t even make them anymore.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 3 May 2024
Strain and serve in a champagne coupe, Head says, or in your favorite cocktail glass.
—Janice Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
Strain off the ice into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up in a coupe (your choice), and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 15 June 2024
Shake until cold and then strain into a coupe or other cocktail glass.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
This affordable coupe has a classic design featuring a wide rim.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Noun
Obviously everyone is in a different situation and thankfully readers of mine have reached out and questioned how this coupe tests overall and there are only positives in my eyes, granted if the old bank account agrees, that is.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Build the bar of your dreams with decanters, coupe glasses, and more that look top-shelf, but can fit into any budget.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
They’re dismayed by the ascendance of SUVs, which has forced sedan, coupe and convertible sales to less than 30% of the sales.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024
Speaking of sedans and coupes: Many brands don’t even make them anymore.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 3 May 2024
Strain and serve in a champagne coupe, Head says, or in your favorite cocktail glass.
—Janice Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
Strain off the ice into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up in a coupe (your choice), and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 15 June 2024
Shake until cold and then strain into a coupe or other cocktail glass.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
This affordable coupe has a classic design featuring a wide rim.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
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“Coupé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coup%C3%A9. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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