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Definition of copperworks

copperworks

/ˈkɑːpərwɜːrks/
cop · per · works
Plural:copperworks
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copperworks Lexical Profile

copperworks Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An industrial factory, plant, or foundry where copper ore is smelted, refined, and manufactured into copper goods.

Example

"The historic nineteen-century copperworks along the river once employed hundreds of skilled metallurgists and laborers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, 'copperworks' is commonly treated as either a singular or plural noun in construction when referring to a single industrial facility.

• Nearby Words

copper beech
copper river
copperhead
copperworks
coppery
copresident
coproduce

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Copperworks. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/copperworks
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