coupled

British  

/ ˈkʌpəld /

adjective

1. being one of the partners in a permanent sexual relationship

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Explanation

Things that are coupled are linked or joined together. Coupled train cars are physically attached to each other. A couple is two people who are dating or married, so it makes sense that coupled things or people are connected by some sort of link — and it isn't always love. The coupled efforts of several people can result in a spectacular sand castle, and coupled subway cars make up an entire train, providing room for all the riders. Couple comes from the Old French word cople, "married couple," from the Latin copula, "tie" or "connection."

Example Sentences

"These coupled vibrations allow energy to move more freely and efficiently across the gap."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

A lot of the problems stem from the Covid-19 pandemic, where the rapid expansion of government spending to protect the economy, coupled with an anemic federal infrastructure to manage it, opened the door to fraudsters.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

But a joint bid coupled with a commitment to break up the group could ultimately avoid these problems, but the risk associated with the transaction would be significant, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That, coupled with community distrust and armed conflict which has displaced tens of thousands of people in the Eastern part of DRC, have made it difficult for the outbreak to be contained.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Ernest felt emotionally coupled to this situation through his friendship with Neylan,” observed Alvarez.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Related Words

• akin
• associated
• linked
• united