Definition

A person who makes items, especially tools and utensils, from copper.

Example

The coppersmith crafted beautiful pots and pans from shiny copper.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a coppersmith at work?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They create beautiful objects and utensils using copper.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to watch one in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coppersmith → It is formed from "copper" (from Old English "coper", meaning a reddish-brown metal) and "smith" (from Old English "smitan", meaning to strike or to work with metal). A coppersmith is a person who works with copper, shaping and crafting it into various objects.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'strikes' ('smith') and shapes 'copper' — that's what a coppersmith does.

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