coupette: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Specialized
Quick answer
What does “coupette” mean?
A shallow, wide-rimmed glass used for drinking champagne cocktails or other mixed drinks.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A shallow, wide-rimmed glass used for drinking champagne cocktails or other mixed drinks.
Sometimes used more broadly to refer to any elegant, shallow drinking vessel, particularly in the context of luxury or celebration.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is equally rare in both varieties. The specific glassware might be referred to more commonly by brand name (e.g., 'coupe glass') or simply as a 'champagne coupe'.
Connotations
Evokes a sense of classic, old-fashioned glamour (like 1920s-1950s cocktail culture) in both dialects.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in everyday speech. Highest frequency in contexts like bartending guides, luxury product descriptions, or historical settings.
Grammar
How to Use “coupette” in a Sentence
[VERB] + coupette (e.g., 'serve', 'pour', 'hold')[ADJECTIVE] + coupette (e.g., 'chilled', 'delicate', 'etched')[PREP] + coupette (e.g., 'in a coupette', 'from a coupette')Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
In marketing or sales for luxury glassware, hospitality suppliers.
Academic
Rare; potentially in historical studies of material culture or design.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in professional bartending/mixology and sommelier contexts to specify glassware type.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coupette”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coupette”
- Pronouncing it like 'coop-ette'.
- Using it to refer to a champagne flute.
- Spelling it as 'coupet'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A coupette is shallow and wide, causing bubbles to dissipate faster, while a flute is tall and narrow to preserve carbonation and concentrate aroma.
No, it's a low-frequency, specialized term. Most people would say 'champagne coupe' or just 'coupe glass'.
Yes, it's traditionally used for many cocktails like the Sidecar, Daiquiri, or any drink where aroma is favored over bubble retention.
The modern 'cocktail glass' (or martini glass) is a V-shaped variation evolved from the coupette. They are related but distinct shapes.
A shallow, wide-rimmed glass used for drinking champagne cocktails or other mixed drinks.
Coupette is usually formal, specialized in register.
Coupette: in British English it is pronounced /kuːˈpɛt/, and in American English it is pronounced /kuˈpɛt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'coupette' as a small, elegant 'coup' for your champagne – a little victory cup.
Conceptual Metaphor
GLASS IS A RECEPTACLE FOR CELEBRATION / ELEGANCE IS DELICATE AND SHALLOW.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'coupette' primarily used for?