: a drinking glass that has a moderately thick stem and shallow bowl and that is used for cocktails or champagne
More and more bars … have begun organizing their menu by glass type. Usually that means a section for Collins glasses (tall, skinny, and filled with ice); one for rocks glasses; and one for things served … in coupes or martini glasses. Marian Bull
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
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The 1963 Corvette was notable as the first coupe in the Corvette family, as all previous iterations were two-seat convertibles. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2022 Unveiled by the DeLorean Motor Company, the Alpha5 is an all-electric, all-wheel drive sports coupe that seats four. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Aug. 2022 Earlier in the year, the company previewed the 2024 Alpha5 2+2 coupe, the best view into the next production DeLorean. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 21 Aug. 2022 On the four-wheel front, a balanced mix of supercars and classics comprised a field that included the cutting-edge Hennessey Venom F5 coupe and Koenigsegg Regera, along with hallmarks of bygone luxury and performance. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 There’s a drop-dead gorgeous 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe, a silver model with a royal blue leather interior and matching leather suitcase strapped into the rear deck, where it can be covetously ogled through the back window.Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Strain either over fresh ice in a large rocks glass or up in a coupe. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 25 June 2022 That's a good bit more expensive than the previous Mercedes-AMG GT coupe and roadster, which were phased out after the 2021 model year and started at $119,650 for the hardtop and $131,750 for the droptop. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 29 July 2022 Stir well for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using very large ice), strain into a cocktail glass or coupe, and garnish with a lemon peel. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 4 June 2022 See More
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