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

Hearts' 3-0 victory against Falkirk, coupled with a Celtic loss, would have seen the Tynecastle side win the league with a game to spare.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Shares have tripled over the past 12 months, which coupled with the company’s financial performance, have led some to label AST SpaceMobile as a meme stock.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The psychological damage from the labor camp coupled with the oppression of the Communist regime infiltrated the house, where her mother’s constant cleaning and other drudgery was a way of maintaining sanity and order.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“We are experiencing industry-wide shortages across the board, be it wafers, silicon chips, CPUs, optics, and of course, memory that I referred to last quarter, coupled with elevated costs to procure these,” Ullal said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Naturally, the exceptionally dry weather coupled with the strong wind was one.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

Related Words

• akin
• associated
• linked
• united