cooper

noun
UK: /ˈkuːpər/
US: /ˈkuːpər/

  1. A person who makes or repairs wooden barrels, tubs, or similar containers.

    1. The cooper crafted a sturdy barrel for storing wine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old cooper's skill was essential for preserving the brewery's traditions. [ ] [ ]
cooper verb

  1. To make or repair barrels or other wooden containers.

    1. He learned to cooper from his father at a young age. [ ] [ ]
    2. The workers cooper the barrels carefully to ensure they are watertight. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "cooper" is /ˈkuːpər/ in British English and /ˈkuːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "cooper": "The cooper crafted a sturdy barrel for storing wine.". More examples on the page.