Cooper - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkuːpər|  American pronunciation of the word cooper
Brit.  |ˈkuːpə|  British pronunciation of the word cooper

noun

- United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
- United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
- United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
- a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs

verb

- make barrels and casks

Extra examples

Cooper was stewing over his books.

Mrs Cooper flushed with indignation.

Sergeant Cooper is an excellent shot.

The camera had only to turn to Tommy Cooper for the audience to break up with laughter.

Generations of European children have thrilled to the novels of J. F. Cooper.

Word forms

noun
singular: cooper
plural: coopers
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