coupé

noun cou·pé \ sense 1 is kü-ˈpā , sense 2 is ˈküp , kü-ˈpā \

variants: or coupe

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of coupé

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

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Strain into a chilled coupe, and decorate with a few drops of bitters.

— lisa futterman, chicagotribune.com, "You love the magic of aquafaba, but did you know it makes luxuriously creamy cocktails?," 11 Apr. 2018
Even as demand for smaller autos wanes, Toyota, Nissan and Honda have invested in keeping coupes and sedans such as the Civic and Altima fresh.

— gerard baker, WSJ, "The 10-Point.," 5 Apr. 2018
Some drinks are served in coupe glasses, garnished with herbs, or chilled with giant ice cubes.

— jean trinh, Los Angeles Magazine, "A Sneak Peek at the Cocktail-Inspired Coffee Drinks Coming to Koreatown," 30 Mar. 2018
The Stinger is a wide and comfortable car that feels more like a sport coupe, but with better back-seat room and generous cargo capacity.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2018 Kia Stinger GT: A switchblade of change," 19 Jan. 2018
That's in large part thanks to its i sub-brand, which includes the excellent i8 coupe and the good-but-expensive i3 city car.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "A Bimmer with a battery: The 2018 BMW 530e hybrid," 3 Jan. 2018
Audi also showed the RS 5 Sportback, yet another derivative of the A5 coupe and convertible line.

— zac estrada, The Verge, "Here’s what to expect at the 2018 New York Auto Show," 28 Mar. 2018
This two-door coupe couldn't possibly feel more awkward crawling through city traffic, creeping over speed bumps, or using the small backup camera to parallel park.

— charles fleming, latimes.com, "Ford GT: American supercar splendor for only $450,000," 16 Mar. 2018
True to form, the automaker brought a new four-door coupe to Geneva, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "Tiny EVs, four-door coupes, and a new Supra star at the Geneva Motor Show," 7 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of coupé

French coupé, from past participle of couper to cut, strike

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noun cou·pé

variants: or coupe \kü-ˈpā, 2 is often ˈküp\

Definition of coupé for Students

1 : a carriage with four wheels and an enclosed body seating two persons and with an outside seat for the driver in front

2 : an enclosed two-door automobile for two persons

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