couples
n. countablen. two people who are in a romantic relationship or married. It can also mean two of the same kind of thing that belong together.
n. two people who are married, engaged, or otherwise closely associated romantically. Also refers to two items of the same kind considered together.
The restaurant has several small tables for couples.
Many young couples in the city are finding it difficult to afford their first home together.
Sociological studies often examine how retired couples renegotiate their domestic roles once they no longer have the structured routine of a professional workplace.
When referring to people, it can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the pair is seen as a unit or as two individuals.
a couple of people is waitinga couple of people are waitingWhen 'couple' is followed by 'of' and a plural noun, it usually takes a plural verb in modern English.