Copper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkä-pər/ cop·per

Meaning & Definition of Copper

Copper (noun)

  1. a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun
  2. a coin or token made of copper or bronze
  3. a large boiler (as for cooking)
  4. police officer

Copper (verb)

  1. to coat or sheathe with or as if with copper

Copper (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were yeggs"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Copper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Copper:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
cop, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Copper

patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Copper

civilian

Word Forms of Copper

Inflections: coppers, coppered, coppering

Origin & Etymology of Copper

Middle English coper, from Old English, from Late Latin cuprum copper, from Latin (aes) Cyprium, literally, Cyprian metal

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Copper

Words & Phrases Containing Copper

copper beech, copper pyrites, copper sulfate, copper-bottomed, chromated copper arsenate

Frequently Asked Questions about Copper

What does "Copper" mean?

"Copper" means a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun.

What is another word for "Copper"?

Other words for "Copper" include bobby, bull, constable, cop, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme and lawman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Copper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Copper"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Copper". Common alternatives include bobby, bull, constable, cop, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer and police officer.

What is a slang word for "Copper"?

Slang words for "Copper" include bull, flatfoot and shamus.

How do you use "Copper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Copper" in a sentence: "a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were yeggs".

Is "Copper" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Copper" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Copper" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Copper" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Copper"?

"Copper" is pronounced /ˈkä-pər/ and divided into syllables as cop·per.