a couple
idiom
informal
1
: two or a few (of something)
Can you give me a couple more examples?
This one costs a couple dollars less than that one.
—In informal U.S. English, a couple can be used like a couple ofI lost interest in the book after a couple chapters.
We met a couple years ago.
2
: two or a few
"How many drinks have you had?" "Oh, just a couple."
Examples of a couple in a Sentence
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But after a couple of minutes another cop came back in and told us to go outside with our hands up, Maldonado said.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
However, a couple lawmakers did express concern with the lack of definitions in the bill, such as not defining what a flag is.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Hold: Strong Shades: 8 Pros: Vegan and cruelty free, easy to use, buildable
Cons: Takes a couple swipes to get more pigment out of it
Your brow gel questions, answered
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—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Don't leave without getting a couple hot and fresh donuts from Britts Donut Shop, which has been cranking out the excellent sugary treats since 1939.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
However, a couple lawmakers did express concern with the lack of definitions in the bill, such as not defining what a flag is.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Hold: Strong Shades: 8 Pros: Vegan and cruelty free, easy to use, buildable
Cons: Takes a couple swipes to get more pigment out of it
Your brow gel questions, answered
Is clear or tinted brow gel better?
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Don't leave without getting a couple hot and fresh donuts from Britts Donut Shop, which has been cranking out the excellent sugary treats since 1939.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a couple
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“A couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20couple. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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