couplet

noun

ˈkə-plət How to pronounce couplet (audio)
Definition of coupletnext
as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together a couplet of statues flank the entrance to the church

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Recent Examples of couplet His couplets, which often have a poetic, sing-song-quality, are straightforward enough for most children but sufficiently nuanced for older attendees. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026 The Aniya moment alone would have been enough to earn this couplet of episodes five stars, but the recoupling also included a group booing, another hair-raising, furious speech from Melanie, and a moving Brinity reunion. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap have always been ferocious rappers, two goliaths spitting bilingual bars over gritty electronica with the couplet-completing precision of Run the Jewels. — Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026 Their past three outings, eliminating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of Round 1 and the first couplet of their current best-of-seven showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights, have shown new facets of their game. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for couplet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplet
  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
  4. twain
Noun
  • This 67-percent cotton pair from Mango would look so ‘50s chic with a crisp white button-down, thong kitten heels, and a hair scarf.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The couple, in their 50s, also have two children entering college next year.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Her boundless energy and warmth bring color to their lives and challenges the male duo to step out of their comfort zone, which is mostly in their heads.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of duo
Noun
  • The twain have met, with disastrous results.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Nobody quite knew where the twain should meet.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Nov. 2025
Definition of twain

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