noun

copter

KOP-tuh

Copter (noun) means a helicopter (informal, shortened form). Example: “A news copter hovered over the traffic jam.”

noun

A helicopter (informal, shortened form).

"A news copter hovered over the traffic jam."

verb

To travel or transport by helicopter.

"Rescuers coptered supplies in after the flood."

How to use copter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual short form of helicopter.

When to use it

Informal — used in headlines and everyday speech, not formal writing.

Common pairings

news copter police copter

coptered past tense, copters plural, copters singular

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A news _____ hovered over the traffic jam.

A clipped, informal form of helicopter.

helicopter

What does “copter” mean?

The word “copter” means a helicopter (informal, shortened form). In plain terms, casual short form of helicopter.

How do you pronounce “copter”?

“Copter” is pronounced KOP-tuh (/ˈkɑptɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “copter” in a sentence?

Here is “copter” used in a sentence: “A news copter hovered over the traffic jam.”

What part of speech is “copter”?

Depending on how it is used, “copter” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “copter” have?

“Copter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a helicopter (informal, shortened form).