Copse

Pronunciation: /kɑps/

Definitions of copse

noun a thicket of small trees or shrubs

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small copse of trees in the park.

A2 The children played hide and seek in the copse behind the school.

B1 The copse provided a shady spot for a picnic on a hot summer day.

B2 The copse of trees was home to many different bird species.

C1 The copse was a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

C2 The copse of ancient oaks was rumored to be haunted by spirits.

Examples of copse in a Sentence

formal The copse of trees provided a peaceful retreat for birdwatchers.

informal Let's take a walk through that little copse over there.

slang I love chilling in the copse with my friends.

figurative The copse of memories in her mind was a tangled mess.

Grammatical Forms of copse

• past tense: copsed
• plural: copses
• comparative: more copse
• superlative: most copse
• present tense: copse
• future tense: will copse
• perfect tense: have copsed
• continuous tense: is copseing
• singular: copse
• positive degree: copse
• infinitive: to copse
• gerund: copsing
• participle: copsed

Origin and Evolution of copse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'copse' originated from Middle English 'copys', which was derived from Old French 'coup', meaning a cut or a blow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small group of trees or bushes, the meaning of 'copse' has remained relatively consistent over time, still describing a small wooded area. However, the word has become less common in modern usage compared to terms like 'grove' or 'thicket'.