copperhead
Intermediate/ˈkɑː.pɚ.hed/
- noun
- a name for several types of snake found in different parts of the world, especially a poisonous snake found in North America that is a type of pit viper
copperhead in a sentence
- “By the time I was 4 I knew what a copperhead looked like.”
- “All four of America's native poisonous snakes, including the copperhead, are found in every county of North Carolina.”
- “Watch out for copperheads this time of year, camouflaged among brown leaves.”
- “Copperhead are pretty shy but will bite when threatened.”
What does “copperhead” mean?
copperhead (noun) means a name for several types of snake found in different parts of the world, especially a poisonous snake found in North America that is a type of pit viper. It is pronounced /ˈkɑː.pɚ.hed/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "copperhead" mean?
- copperhead (noun) means: a name for several types of snake found in different parts of the world, especially a poisonous snake found in North America that is a type of pit viper
- How do you pronounce "copperhead"?
- "copperhead" is pronounced /ˈkɑː.pɚ.hed/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "copperhead" in a sentence?
- Here is "copperhead" used in a sentence: By the time I was 4 I knew what a copperhead looked like.
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