Couple
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈkʌp.l/
US
/ˈkʌp.əl/
Definition
(n) : Two people or things together; or a small number of something.
(v) : To join or connect things (less common).
(v) : To join or connect things (less common).
Example
"They are a lovely couple."
"She bought a couple of books yesterday just because the covers looked interesting."
"The new project couples modern technology with traditional design for better results."
Explanation
A couple usually means two people or things that are together. For example, a married man and woman are called a couple. It can also mean “a few” when talking about quantity, like “a couple of books.” In relationships, it describes two people in love or dating. The word is often used in daily conversations and social contexts. Example: They are a happy couple. or I’ll be back in a couple of minutes.