copper

noun
UK: /ˈkɒp.ər/
US: /ˈkɑː.pɚ/

  1. A reddish-brown metal that is a good conductor of electricity and heat.

    1. This wire is made of copper.
    2. The plumbing in the old house was all copper, which made it valuable when we renovated.

  2. A coin made of copper or a similar metal.

    1. I only have a few coppers in my pocket.
    2. He tossed a few coppers into the beggar's hat as he walked past in the market.

Synonyms

bronze brass
copper verb

  1. To cover something with a layer of copper.

    1. The pot was coppered to improve its conductivity.
    2. They decided to copper the roof of the building for protection from the elements.
copper adjective

  1. Made of copper.

    1. She has copper hair.
    2. The copper pipes are very old in this house, we may need to change it.

  2. Having a reddish-brown color like copper.

    1. The sunset cast a copper glow over the city.
    2. The autumn leaves turned a beautiful copper hue before falling from the trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "copper" in English means: A reddish-brown metal that is a good conductor of electricity and heat., A coin made of copper or a similar metal..

The phonetic transcription of "copper" is /ˈkɒp.ər/ in British English and /ˈkɑː.pɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "copper": bronze, brass.

Example usage of "copper": "This wire is made of copper.". More examples on the page.