Meaning of the word couplet in English

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

couplet

US /ˈkʌp.lət/

UK /ˈkʌp.lət/

two lines of verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, forming a unit

Example:

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The poem ended with a rhyming couplet.

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Shakespeare often used couplets to conclude scenes.

Synonym:

distich pair of lines

a pair of something, especially people

Example:

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A happy couplet of newlyweds walked down the aisle.

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The old man and his dog made a charming couplet.

Synonym:

pair duo twosome

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