coupé

noun (1)

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cou·pé | \ sense 1 is kü-ˈpā

, sense 2 is ˈküp

, kü-ˈpā \

variants: or coupe

Definition of coupé

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

noun (2)

\ ˈküp

variants: or coupe glass

Definition of coupe (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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 Shake until cold and strain into a coupe or martini glass. — Travel + Leisure, "National Vodka Day Is Oct. 4 — Here Are 15 Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate," 3 Oct. 2020 My wife's 2017 BMW coupe sits outside in south Florida. — Motormouth Bob Weber, Star Tribune, "Motor Mouth: Malfunctioning windows an open and shut case," 2 Oct. 2020 Like the Ferrari, the Huracán Evo RWD is available as a coupe or droptop and offers enough refinement and civility to be driven daily. — Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, "2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo RWD Trades Traction for Entertainment," 10 Sep. 2020 Under its skin, especially in the 2.0-liter form tested here, the zoomy new NX coupe is an instant replay of the Sentra SE-R sports sedan. — Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1992 Nissan NX2000 Reshapes the Sentra SE-R," 24 Sep. 2020 And the biggest challenge to engineers when cleaving the roof off a coupe is structural stiffness. — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, "Lexus’ new 2021 LC500 Convertible puts on the pretty," 14 Sep. 2020 The choice between the coupe or convertible is subjective. — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "The Ferrari F8 is the Example for Modern, Mid-Engine Supercars," 7 Aug. 2020 Maserati's new flagship, the 2021 MC20, is a mid-engine design that will come in coupe and convertible body styles and in both electric and internal-combustion versions. — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, "Maserati MC20, an Elegant Mid-Engined Supercar, Could Herald a Renaissance," 9 Sep. 2020 And the regular Chevette coupe at $3098 is a solid $400 under the base Rabbit. — Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette Puts Price Before Performance," 17 Aug. 2020

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