noun🔗ShareA quick, brilliant, and highly successful act."The student's quick and brilliant presentation was a coup, earning her top marks in the class. "achievementactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(of Native Americans) A blow against an enemy delivered in a way that shows bravery."The young warrior delivered a powerful coup against the rival tribe, demonstrating great bravery in the face of danger. "culturetraditionmilitarywarachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA coup d'état."The disgruntled employees plotted a coup to take control of the company. "politicsgovernmentmilitarystateactionhistoryeventwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A takeover of one group by another."The student council staged a coup, taking control of the school's social media accounts. "politicsgovernmentmilitarypoliticsactionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal in rouge et noir."At the casino, the final coup of the roulette wheel resulted in a win for the gambler. "gameentertainmentbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of various named strategies employed by the declarer to win more tricks, such as the Bath coup."The bridge player used the Bath coup to win the last trick and secure the game. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a coup."The politician tried to coup the current mayor. "politicsgovernmentmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
