noun
copter
KOP-tuh
Copter (noun) means a helicopter (informal, shortened form). Example: “A news copter hovered over the traffic jam.”
noun
1
A helicopter (informal, shortened form).
"A news copter hovered over the traffic jam."
verb
1
To travel or transport by helicopter.
"Rescuers coptered supplies in after the flood."
How to use copter
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- copters
- Third person singular
- copters
- Past tense
- coptered
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A news _____ hovered over the traffic jam.
Etymology
A clipped, informal form of helicopter.
Rhymes for copter
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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).
