noun
romantic couple
Dated term for a romantic couple, now largely replaced by カップル. Still understood but sounds old-fashioned.
from French avec
See also: カップル
昔はアベックで映画を見に行くのが定番だった。
Back in the day, going to the movies as a couple was the standard thing to do.
noun-modifying (irregular)
back-to-back; dual; tandem; double
Prenominal use meaning two things happening together or in succession. Most common in sports contexts like アベックホームラン (back-to-back home runs).
See also: アベックホームラン
両チームの四番打者がアベックホームランを放った。
The cleanup hitters on both teams hit back-to-back home runs.