couple
/ˈkʌp.əl/
Meaning
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
Two or (a) small number of.
One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery, called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.
To cause (two animals) to copulate, to bring (two animals) together for mating.
That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.
To join in wedlock; to marry.
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
To join in sexual intercourse; to copulate.
A couple-close.
Two or a few, a small number of.
A turning effect created by forces that produce a non-zero external torque.
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
A small number.
To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).
To enter (multiple horses with the same owner) into a race so that a single bet can be placed on any of them winning.
One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery, called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.
To cause (two animals) to copulate, to bring (two animals) together for mating.
That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.
To join in wedlock; to marry.
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
To join in sexual intercourse; to copulate.
A couple-close.
Two or a few, a small number of.
A turning effect created by forces that produce a non-zero external torque.
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
A small number.
To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).
To enter (multiple horses with the same owner) into a race so that a single bet can be placed on any of them winning.
Examples
A couple of police officers appeared at the door.
'Tis in some sort with Friends (Pardon the Coarseness of the illustration) as it is with Dogs in Couples. They should be of the same Size; and Humour; and That which Pleases the One should Please the Other
[…]couple of tables; one of which bore some preparations for supper; while, on the other […]
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Having a beloved couple (Jim and Pam, Cory and Topanga) exchange vows was once a foolproof way to juice TV ratings.
Word Forms
couples
copel
coupling
coupled
Etymology
From Middle English couple, from Old French couple, from Latin cōpula. Doublet of copula.