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 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

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