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

"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 • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

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 • Dec. 17, 2025

They were a power couple in Washington, high-profile political reporters enmeshed in the capital’s social scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

When bald eagle power couple Jackie and Shadow’s two baby girls flew their Big Bear nest earlier this summer, it was bittersweet.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025