copper
1 of 3nouna metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring
C1Learn more on WikipediaCopper is a reddish-brown metal that is commonly used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and various industrial applications. It is known for its excellent conductivity of electricity and heat, as well as its resistance to rust or wearing away over time. Copper is also valued for its ability to be easily shaped into wires and pipes and its flexibility, enabling it to be stretched into thin sheets or drawn into fine wires. Additionally, copper is used in alloys, such as brass and bronze, for various purposes, including making musical instruments and decorative items.
- Copper is valued for its high electrical conductivity, which makes it ideal for wiring in electrical systems.
- The Statue of Liberty is famous for its green color, which is due to the natural patina formed on its copper surface over time.
- Plumbing pipes made of copper are known for their durability and resistance to corrosion.
- The ancient Egyptians used copper for making tools, jewelry, and decorative items.
- In telecommunications, copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances.
a police officer
- The copper pulled over the speeding car on the highway.
- When trouble started, a few coppers arrived to restore order.
- He used to be a copper before retiring last year.
- The copper asked for his identification and driver's license.
- Kids sometimes called the officer "the friendly copper" in their neighborhood.
a coin made primarily from the metal copper, especially a penny
- She dropped a copper into the wishing well and made a silent wish.
- After searching the sofa cushions, he finally found two coppers for the parking meter.
- In old British novels, characters often counted their coppers before paying for a loaf of bread.
- Tourists in Dublin jangled coppers as they rode the iconic red double-deckers.
- The charity jar was so full of coppers that it rattled with every jostle.
a small butterfly known for its bright orange or copper-colored wings
Learn more on WikipediaCopper refers to a small and vibrant butterfly found in various parts of the world. Their striking orange or copper-colored wings characterize these butterflies, often adorned with dark markings and intricate patterns. With a wingspan ranging from 2 to 5 centimeters, copper butterflies are relatively small but eye-catching in flight. They are typically found in open habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges, where they flutter among flowers to feed on nectar.
- A tiny copper fluttered through the meadow, flashing its brilliant orange wings.
- We spotted a rare copper basking in the sun near the wildflowers.
- Coppers are often seen in open, grassy habitats during the summer months.
- The photographer captured a beautiful copper perched on a daisy.
- Unlike monarchs, coppers are much smaller but just as striking.
a warm, metallic shade of reddish-brown associated with the natural hue of the copper element
- She dyed her hair a deep copper that shimmered in the sunlight.
- The kitchen fixtures were finished in copper, adding a warm, rustic touch.
- His eyes were a rich copper color, unusual and captivating.
- The autumn leaves turned shades of copper, gold, and crimson.
- The artist used a bold streak of copper to highlight the sunset in the painting.