アベック
Meanings
1
romantic couple
dated term
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
Back in the day, going to the movies as a couple was the standard thing to do.
2
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
The cleanup hitters on both teams hit back-to-back home runs.
Usage patterns
- アベックで〈動詞〉to do something together as a couple
The two of them went to see a movie together as a couple.
- アベック〈事〉two things (esp. wins, scores) happening together or in succession
In that match, both teams achieved a joint victory.