Copper

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Copper

Noun

  1. A reddish-brown metal, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
  2. The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.

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  3. Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item. A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny. A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire. In Australasia at least, it could also be a fixed installation made of copper, with a fire underneath and its own chimney. Generally made redundant by the advent of the washing machine.

    "Mum would heat the water in a copper in the kitchen and transfer it to the tin bath."

  4. A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny.
  5. A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire. In Australasia at least, it could also be a fixed installation made of copper, with a fire underneath and its own chimney. Generally made redundant by the advent of the washing machine.

    "Mum would heat the water in a copper in the kitchen and transfer it to the tin bath."

Adjective

  1. Made of copper.
  2. Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.

Verb

  1. To sheathe or coat with copper.

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