coupe

Thân thiện

A family loads their luggage into the coupe before a road trip.

Definition

Noun: 1. A two-door car with front seats and a luggage compartment: A coupe is a type of passenger car characterized by having two doors, a fixed roof, and typically seating for two passengers, though some models may have a small rear seat. It is designed with a focus on style and sportiness, often featuring a sloping rear roofline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He drove a sleek, red coupe.
  • The classic coupe from the 1960s is a collector's item.
  • They decided to buy a coupe for its sporty design.

Advanced Usage

• "Sports coupe": A coupe designed specifically for high performance and dynamic handling.
  • The new model is marketed as a luxury sports coupe.

Variants and Related Words

• Coupé: An alternative spelling, often used to denote a specific style or historical model.
• Sedan: A related car body style, typically with four doors and a more upright profile, often contrasted with a coupe.

Synonyms

• Two-door car: A general descriptive term.
• Hardtop: A term sometimes used interchangeably, though it technically refers to a car with a rigid, non-folding roof and no center "B-pillar."

Different Meanings

Note: The primary meaning in automotive contexts is as defined above. In other contexts, it can have different meanings: - A dessert or ice cream dish: A coupe can also refer to a shallow, broad-bowled glass or dish used for serving desserts like ice cream or fruit. - The strawberry sundae was served in a chilled coupe.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment