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 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 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 Either way, these couplets start to reveal just how curious this poem is. — New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 As a young child Allen began writing and singing songs while riding in the car with her mother, who taught her about rhyming couplets. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couplet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplet
  1. pair
  2. couple
  3. duo
  4. twain
Noun
  • Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • How happy couples avoid this fight Healthy couples absolutely still notice when things are lopsided.
    — Mark Travers, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • Josey will appear opposite his dad, actor Ryan Dorsey, as a father-son duo in Evan Coury’s debut feature.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fergie, 51, marked the milestone with an Instagram carousel featuring photos of Axl throughout the years, including a throwback of the singer holding him as a toddler as well as a more recent snapshot of the mother-son duo at dinner together.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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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“Couplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplet. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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