copper

/ˈkɑpər/
adjective
  1. Made of or resembling the metal copper.
    • The roof was covered with copper tiles.
    • She wore a copper bracelet that shone in the sunlight.
    • The old copper pot hung on the kitchen wall.
  2. Having a reddish-brown color like copper.
    • Her copper hair was her most striking feature.
    • The dog had a copper coat that gleamed in the light.
    • They painted the door a warm copper hue.
noun
  1. A reddish-brown metal that is soft, easy to shape, and a good conductor of electricity and heat.
    • Copper is used to make electrical wires because it conducts electricity well.
    • The statue was made of copper and turned green over time.
    • They mined copper from the hills for centuries.
  2. A coin of low value made of copper or a copper-colored metal.
    • The old copper was worth more than its face value to collectors.
    • He found a few coppers in his pocket and bought a candy bar.
    • She dropped a copper into the vending machine.
  3. A reddish-brown color like that of the metal copper.
    • She dyed her hair a beautiful copper shade.
    • The sunset painted the sky in shades of copper and gold.
    • The autumn leaves turned a deep copper before falling.
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