couple
/ˈkʌpəl/
verb
- To join or connect two things together.
- We coupled the trailer to the back of the truck.
- The software couples the camera with the computer for easy photo transfer.
- The engineer coupled the train cars before departure.
- To combine or associate one thing with another.
- The new policy couples higher taxes with better public services.
- She coupled her love of music with a talent for teaching.
- The report couples data from several different studies.
noun
- Two people who are in a romantic relationship or married to each other.
- The young couple walked hand in hand through the park.
- My neighbors are a retired couple who love to garden.
- A couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a big party.
- Two people or things that are together or associated with each other.
- A couple of birds built a nest in the tree outside my window.
- We need a couple of volunteers to help set up the chairs.
- The detective questioned a couple of witnesses at the scene.
- A small number of things; a few (usually two, but sometimes a few more).
- Can you lend me a couple of dollars for lunch?
- I'll be ready in a couple of minutes.
- She bought a couple of books at the store.