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

What that means is a Century coupe that will do battle with the Bentley Continental and a Century SUV, that is not an SUV, that will do battle with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025

These hand‑blown coupe glasses are giving Old Hollywood glamour. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025

The Prelude’s a small sport coupe, so only a fool would, but still — some things need to be said. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025

One of its quickest and most impressive new models is an electric luxury grand touring coupe. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025

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