power couple

American  

[pou-er kuhp-uhl] / ˈpaʊ ər ˌkʌp əl /

noun

1. two people in a romantic relationship who are independently well-known or successful in their careers.

   They're a glamorous power couple from the Washington, D.C., elite.

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Etymology

Origin of power couple

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

In major news for followers of Southern California’s most famous feathered power couple, bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have welcomed their first egg of the 2026 season in their Big Bear nest.

From Los Angeles Times

"Fair or not, that is the reputation he's got right now. I'm sure they want to build their own power couple image. But I think the Beckhams have much sharper PR."

From BBC

They were a media power couple in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In a strange way, they become the power couple from hell,” Cameron said.

From Los Angeles Times

The beloved power couple had seemingly found a perfect balance between their commitment to family, busy careers and decades of political activism.

From The Wall Street Journal