power couple

[ pou-er kuhp-uhl ]

noun

1. two people in a romantic relationship who are independently well-known or successful in their careers:

   They're a glamorous power couple from the Washington, D.C., elite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power couple¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

While the Hollywood power couple has previously poked fun at their romance, Krasinski got candid about their marriage, telling the magazine he is “so lucky.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Their legacy as a power couple will endure, inspiring future generations," the Times Live website reported.

From BBC

They are a real sporting power couple and what better way to highlight the linking of the two Games?

From BBC

The sight of their hand-off hug all but defined the phrase “power couple.”

From Los Angeles Times

She is the third-eldest of the former Hollywood power couple’s six children and the eldest of their three biological children.

From Los Angeles Times