cooper
pronunciation
How to pronounce cooper in British English:
UK [ˈku:pə(r)]
How to pronounce cooper in American English:
US [ˈkupɚ]
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- Noun:
- a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
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- Verb:
- make barrels and casks
Word Origin
- cooper (n.)
- "craftsman who makes wooden vessels," attested from late 12c. as a surname, either from Old English (unattested) or from a Low German source akin to Middle Dutch cuper, East Frisian kuper, from Low German kupe (German Kufe) "cask," cognate with Medieval Latin cupa (see coop (n.)). A dry cooper makes casks, etc., to hold dry goods, a wet cooper those to contain liquids, a white cooper pails, tubs, and the like for domestic or dairy use. [OED] The surname Cowper (pronounced "cooper") preserves a 15c. spelling.
Example
- 1. Will he go to heaven and see mrs cooper ?
- 2. Bullock and " all about steve " co-star bradley cooper also shared the razzie for worst screen couple .
- 3. In mr. cooper 's case , relying on unemployment checks was never a serious consideration .
- 4. Elisha cooper : my father is gentle and generous .
- 5. Mr cooper gave his gamers one better .