English · Family & People
couple
/ˈkʌp.əl/
[/ˈkʌp.əl/]
pair, two people
Beginnernoun
Definition
A couple is two people who are together, often in a romantic relationship, or simply two things.
Example
The young couple held hands as they walked slowly along the beach at sunset.
The young couple held hands as they walked slowly along the beach at sunset.
Etymology
From Old French 'cople', from Latin 'copula' (a bond, link).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for romantic pairs and, loosely, to mean 'a few' (a couple of days).