Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːpər/

Definitions of copper

noun a metallic chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29

Example Sentences

A1 I found a shiny copper coin on the ground.

A2 The pipes in my house are made of copper.

B1 The statue was made of solid copper.

B2 The copper kettle gleamed in the sunlight.

C1 The artist used copper wire to create intricate designs.

C2 The antique clock had a beautiful copper finish.

adjective relating to or made of copper

Example Sentences

A1 The copper kettle is used for boiling water.

A2 She wore a copper necklace that matched her earrings.

B1 The artist painted the sunset with copper hues.

B2 The antique shop had a collection of copper pots and pans.

C1 The copper roof of the cathedral gleamed in the sunlight.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments with copper nanoparticles.

Examples of copper in a Sentence

formal Copper is a highly conductive metal commonly used in electrical wiring.

informal I found a cool copper necklace at the flea market.

slang That guy is a real copper, always looking out for troublemakers.

figurative His words were like copper, sharp and cutting through the silence.

Grammatical Forms of copper

past tense

coppered

plural

coppers

comparative

more copper

superlative

most copper

present tense

coppers

future tense

will copper

perfect tense

have coppered

continuous tense

is coppering

singular

copper

positive degree

copper

infinitive

to copper

gerund

coppering

participle

coppered

Origin and Evolution of copper

First Known Use: 1530 year
Language of Origin: Old English, Latin, Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'copper' originated from the Old English word 'coper' which came from the Latin word 'cuprum' derived from the Greek word 'Kypros' meaning Cyprus, where copper was mined extensively.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the metal copper, the word has evolved to also be used in various contexts such as describing a reddish-brown color or a police officer (slang term 'copper').