Meaning of the word "a couple of" in English

What does "a couple of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a couple of

US /ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
UK /ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
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Phrase

two or a few; a small number of

Example:
I'll be back a couple of minutes.
Can you give me a couple of examples?