Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

copper

[kop-er] / ˈkɒp ər /














Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial to stabilize critical mineral supply, including rare earths, lithium, and copper.

From Barron's

A deal epitomizing the new era of resource nationalism was unveiled Wednesday when Glencore agreed to sell a stake in two African copper mines to a consortium backed by the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch

Moreover, mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector will increasingly focus on copper producers with significant growth potential, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing has long amassed stockpiles of metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc, and it upgraded the system in 2024 to add more types of minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even copper—used in electronics and plumbing rather than by investors as a store of value—was caught in the metals selloff, with futures shedding 4.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal