beaucoup

adjective

ˈbō-(ˌ)kü How to pronounce beaucoup (audio)
Definition of beaucoupnext
slang
as in many
being of a large but indefinite number we were able to make beaucoup bucks working overtime at the power plant

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Recent Examples of beaucoup New England and Seattle set things up to have beaucoup salary-cap space before this season. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 But as Nathaniel said, the major party nominees are going to have beaucoup money at their disposal, and given how much spending there is in presidential campaigns, keep in mind the diminishing returns on ad spending and the like. — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaucoup
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. multiple
Adjective
  • Hilton also sees potential in many levels of the business throughout the region.
    — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, Steinem wrote for many outlets, and became a best-selling author, publishing a memoir, My Life on the Road in 2015.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Neither club had announced the deal as of early Wednesday afternoon, but multiple sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that the trade was done and Allen was headed to Chicago.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of multiple

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“Beaucoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaucoup. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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