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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