Meaning & Definition of word "Coupe"
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Coupe
/kuːˈpeɪ/
noun:
- 1. A car with a fixed roof, a sloping rear, and usually two doors.
- Example: He drove his sleek coupe to the car show over the weekend.
- 2. A small, elegant, and usually coupled or paired piece of furniture, especially used for seating.
- Example: The coupe in the corner of the room was perfect for reading.
- 3. A type of two-door car body style that is typically sporty or stylish.
- Example: She preferred driving a coupe because of its sporty design.
verb:
- 1. To cut or clip short.
- Example: After the tree was couped, it looked much neater in the garden.
Etymology
French, originally meaning 'cut' as in a cut off or having a closed aspect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sports coupe:
a coupe designed for performance and agility.
luxury coupe:
a high-end coupe that often features premium materials and technology.
Related Words
convertible:
a car with a roof that can be retracted or removed.
sedan:
a car with a separate trunk.
Slang Meanings of coupe
Meaning: to go fast or to speed in a coupe.
Example Sentence: We were coupes into town, catching all the green lights.
Meaning: styled or dressed up elegantly, like a coupe.
Example Sentence: She looked coupe for the party, ready to impress.