coupé

1 of 2

noun (1)

cou·​pé

sense 1 is

kü-ˈpā 

sense 2 is

ˈküp 

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)

ˈküp 

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 coupes …

—Joshua 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

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

Jonathan Gitlin The first W12-powered Bentley was the Continental GT, a car that took inspiration from Bentley's archives to create a thoroughly modern two-door coupe capable of carrying four adults at up to 200 mph (321 km/h). —Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024

Mercedes Benz is back in Grasso’s Garage with their entry level coupe, utilizing the CLA nameplate. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2024

The model is being assembled at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, which makes the Accord sedan and coupe, as well as the Acura TLX and ILX. —William Gavin, Quartz, 5 June 2024

Style-wise, tulip glasses straddle the line between the flute and coupe. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 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

Phrases Containing coupé

• coupe glass

Kids Definition

coupé

noun

cou·​pé

variants or coupe

kü-ˈpā 

sense 2 is often

ˈküp 

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