couples

noun
UK /ˈkʌpəlz/
US /ˈkʌpəlz/

Two people who are together, like a boyfriend and girlfriend.

Several couples were dancing at the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Two things of the same kind that go together.

She bought a few couples of new socks.

3. Small groups of two people doing something together.

The couples played a game as teams.

4. To join two things together.

The teacher couples the desks for group work.