coupe
UK: kuːp | US: kuːp
n. a car with a fixed roof and two doors
n. a dessert dish, typically a stemmed glass
n. (historical) a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
coupe = coup<cut> + e<French suffix>
- coup (from French couper, meaning "to cut") refers to the shortened or "cut-down" design of the carriage or car.
- e is a common French noun suffix.
Etymology Origin:
The word coupe originated in 19th-century France, derived from carrosse coupé ("cut carriage"), referring to a shortened version of a traditional coach. The term later extended to automobiles with a sleek, two-door design and even to stemmed dessert glasses, likely due to their "cut" or elegant shape.
He drove a sleek black coupe through the city streets.
The restaurant served a chocolate mousse in a delicate coupe.
In the 1800s, wealthy families often traveled in a horse-drawn coupe.
The new sports coupe has a powerful engine and a lightweight frame.
She ordered a coupe of champagne to celebrate the occasion.