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Definition of couplet

couplet

/ˈkʌp.lət/
coup · let
Plural:couplets
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• noun

1

Two successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same meter and length, that form a complete unit of thought.

Example

"Shakespearean sonnets famously conclude with a rhyming couplet that summarizes the poem's central theme."

2

A pair of similar or connected things, such as two consecutive musical notes of equal value played in the time of three, or a pair of one-way streets carrying traffic in opposite directions.

Example

"The city council redesigned the congested boulevard into a one-way couplet to improve downtown traffic flow."

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• Rhymes for couplet

• Nearby Words

coupe
couple
coupler
couplet
coupling
coupon
couponer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French couplet, a diminutive of couple ('pair'), ultimately tracing back to Latin copula ('bond' or 'link').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Couplet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/couplet
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