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

A nightcap from another generation, it was served in classic fashion, in a coupe, with grated nutmeg on top, inspiring no shortage of ogling from other customers.

—Robert Simonson

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

Its range isn’t spectacular—the company says the coupe has a 255-mile range, the Spider a 249-mile range, and the Racing a 236-mile range—but the pack can be taken from 10 to 97 percent capacity in just nine minutes. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

The cream-white two-seat coupe is only the fourth M6GT ever constructed and unsurprisingly its first public appearance is one of the star attractions of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Noun

Its range isn’t spectacular—the company says the coupe has a 255-mile range, the Spider a 249-mile range, and the Racing a 236-mile range—but the pack can be taken from 10 to 97 percent capacity in just nine minutes. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

The cream-white two-seat coupe is only the fourth M6GT ever constructed and unsurprisingly its first public appearance is one of the star attractions of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

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