beaucoup

adjective

ˈbō-(ˌ)kü How to pronounce beaucoup (audio)
Definition of beaucoupnext
slang
as in many
being of a large but indefinite number we were able to make beaucoup bucks working overtime at the power plant

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Recent Examples of beaucoup New England and Seattle set things up to have beaucoup salary-cap space before this season. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 But as Nathaniel said, the major party nominees are going to have beaucoup money at their disposal, and given how much spending there is in presidential campaigns, keep in mind the diminishing returns on ad spending and the like. — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaucoup
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. multiple
Adjective
  • And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • While Zoom did raise its full-year outlook, multiple analysts noted that the increase was slightly less than the second-quarter beat.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lawrence faces multiple charges, including grand theft of motor vehicle parts, burglary conspiracy, grand theft conspiracy, and criminal solicitation.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiple

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