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copper

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpər]

Word

Learn how to use copper in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “material”

(noun) a reddish-brown metal that is used to make things like coins, wires, and pipes. It's a very good conductor of electricity.

Example

Copper is often used in electrical wires because it conducts electricity very well.

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This metal is not copper; it is made of a different material that doesn't carry electricity.

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Can you tell me what objects are commonly made from copper?

Context: “currency”

(noun) a term used for a one-cent coin in the United States. People call it a 'penny' sometimes, but it is made of mostly copper.

Example

I found a copper penny on the ground and picked it up.

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I didn't find any copper coins in my pocket; they were all made of silver.

Example

How many copper pennies do you think are in this jar?

Context: “color”

(noun) a warm reddish-brown color that is similar to the color of the metal copper. It is often used in art and design.

Example

The walls were painted a beautiful copper color that glowed in the sunlight.

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The curtains are not copper; they are a bright blue color.

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What other colors can you think of that go well with copper?

Context: “slang”

(verb) to refer to police officers, often used informally. People might use this term when talking about law enforcement.

Example

The copper helped the lost child find their way home safely.

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There were no coppers around when the trouble started.

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Have you seen any coppers on patrol in our neighborhood?

How to pronounce copper

Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpər]

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