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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːpɚ/ · UK /ˈkɒpə/
copper means: A reddish-brown metal used to make wires, pipes, and some coins.
noun
A reddish-brown metal used to make wires, pipes, and some coins.
- These wires contain copper.
- The old roof was covered in copper.
- Copper carries electricity well.
A police officer.
- A copper stopped our car.
- Two coppers were waiting outside the pub.
- The copper asked where I lived.
A small coin worth very little money.
- I found a copper on the pavement.
- She paid with a handful of coppers.
- Have you got any spare coppers?
A small butterfly with reddish-brown wings.
- A copper landed on the flower.
- We spotted several coppers in the meadow.
- The guide identified it as a small copper.
adjective
Made from a reddish-brown metal often used for wires and pipes.
- She bought a copper pan.
- The plumber replaced the copper pipes.
- A copper bracelet lay on the table.
Having a warm reddish-brown colour.
- She has copper hair.
- The leaves turned copper in autumn.
- He chose a copper shade for the walls.
Questions about copper
What does copper mean?
A reddish-brown metal used to make wires, pipes, and some coins.
What is copper in other languages?
Türkçe: bakır · Español: cobre · Français: cuivre · Deutsch: Kupfer · Italiano: rame · 日本語: 銅
How do you pronounce copper?
In American English /ˈkɑːpɚ/; in British English /ˈkɒpə/.
How do you use copper in a sentence?
These wires contain copper. The old roof was covered in copper.
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