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Couplet: meaning, definitions and examples

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couplet

 

[ ˈkʌplɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

poetry form

A couplet is a pair of successive rhyming lines in a poem. They typically have the same meter or rhythm, creating a pleasing musical quality. Couplet can stand alone as a complete thought or be part of a larger poem.

Synonyms

duo, pair, two-line stanza

Examples of usage

  • The poet wrote a couplet to express his feelings.
  • In Shakespeare's sonnets, many couplets conclude a theme.
  • The couplet added a touch of humor to the poem.

Translations

Translations of the word "couplet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dueto

🇮🇳 कपलट

🇩🇪 Couplet

🇮🇩 kople

🇺🇦 куплет

🇵🇱 couplet

🇯🇵 カップレット

🇫🇷 couplet

🇪🇸 copla

🇹🇷 kuplet

🇰🇷 구절

🇸🇦 مقطع

🇨🇿 couplet

🇸🇰 couplet

🇨🇳 对句

🇸🇮 couplet

🇮🇸 tvö línur

🇰🇿 құпия

🇬🇪 კუპლე

🇦🇿 kuplet

🇲🇽 copla

Word origin

The term 'couplet' originates from the Middle English word 'couplet', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'couplet', meaning 'a pair'. This Old French term is derived from 'couple', which refers to two things that are joined together. The usage of couplets in poetry dates back to ancient times, with notable examples found in classical Greek and Roman poetry. The couplet form became particularly popular during the Renaissance, especially in English poetry, as seen in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer and William Shakespeare. Couplets are often used to convey concise thoughts or whimsical ideas, and they remain a favored structure in modern poetry as well.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,777, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.