beaucoup

adjective

ˈbō-(ˌ)kü How to pronounce beaucoup (audio)
Definition of beaucoupnext
slang
as in many
being of a large but indefinite number we were able to make beaucoup bucks working overtime at the power plant

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Recent Examples of beaucoup New England and Seattle set things up to have beaucoup salary-cap space before this season. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 But as Nathaniel said, the major party nominees are going to have beaucoup money at their disposal, and given how much spending there is in presidential campaigns, keep in mind the diminishing returns on ad spending and the like. — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaucoup
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. multiple
Adjective
  • Her brothers, Hadi and Fazlollah, are just two of many political prisoners whom the Islamic Republic of Iran gave the death sentence.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • My husband is one of seven siblings, who are all married with multiple children; some of those children are grown and married with children, as well.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • Porro became the second Spanish defender to score multiple goals in the World Cup, joining Fernando Hierro in 2002.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of multiple

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