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Definition of coppery

coppery

/ˈkɒpəɹi/
cop · per · y
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• adjective

1

Having a bright reddish-brown color or metallic luster resembling copper.

Example

"The setting sun cast a warm, coppery glow across the autumn leaves."

2

Resembling, containing, or having the taste or smell of copper.

Example

"The mineral water from the old well had a distinct, coppery taste."

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• Nearby Words

copper river
copperhead
copperworks
coppery
copresident
coproduce
coproducer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun 'copper' (ultimately from Late Latin 'cuprum', meaning metal from Cyprus) plus the suffix '-y'.

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