noun
coupe
A shallow stemmed glass or dish for drinks or desserts.
The bartender pours the cocktail into a chilled coupe.
Etymology
French coupe means a cup or drinking bowl. English uses the borrowed word for a shallow, open vessel on a stem, suitable for drinks or serving desserts.
More examples
- She serves strawberry ice cream in a glass coupe.
- The champagne bubbles rise in the shallow coupe.
- Hold the coupes by their stems to keep the drinks cool.
Forms
coupe · coupes