copper — a reddish-brown metallic chemical element used for making coins, wires, and pipes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reddish-brown metallic chemical element used for making coins, wires, and pipes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːpər/
Example Sentences
- The chef's copper pots were so shiny that he could see his reflection in them.
- My grandfather collected copper pennies like they were precious gems.
- The thief tried to steal copper wires but got electrocuted instead.
copper
NOUN[/ˈkɑːpər/]
a reddish-brown metallic chemical element used for making coins, wires, and pipes
💡 Concept
a reddish-brown metallic chemical element used for making coins, wires, and pipes
🎵 Rhyme
Cut the copper with the chopper, using technique that's proper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːpər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒpər/
🌳Etymology
Rootcopper
🎵Rhyme
properchopperstopperhopper
proper
chopper
stopper
hopper
🔗Collocations
copper wire
copper mine
copper pipe
copper penny
pure copper
copper alloy
📝Examples
“The chef's copper pots were so shiny that he could see his reflection in them.”
“My grandfather collected copper pennies like they were precious gems.”
😄 Fun example
“The thief tried to steal copper wires but got electrocuted instead.”
“She dyed her hair copper to match her favorite autumn leaves.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bronzebrassreddish-brownmetallic
Antonyms
silvergoldplatinum
Related
metalconductoralloyoxidizepatinaelectricalplumbing
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