coupe

noun

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 coupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But none of those cars can get anywhere near the Prelude’s efficiency, while the coupe gives up little in terms of driver engagement. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026

Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026

The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS. —Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026

That concept carved a much smoother profile—one that was more crossover coupe than SUV—and was slated to be an EV only. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coupe

• coop
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• group
• hoop
• loop
• lupe
• oop
• poop
• roop

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