copper
Translation
copper
Examples
Pipes are often made of copper.
Pipes are often made of copper.
Her hair has a beautiful copper color.
Her hair has a beautiful copper colour.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a reddish-brown metal. Pipes are often made of copper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bronze, reddish-brown
Etymology
From Latin 'cuprum', meaning 'metal of Cyprus', as Cyprus was a major source of copper in antiquity.
Memory Tips
Think of the colour of a 1p or 2p coin, or old water pipes.