Meaning & Definition of Cooper in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A cooper is a craftsman who builds wooden barrels or casks.

  Example Sentence: The cooper skillfully crafted a custom barrel for the winery.

• Definition: Historically, a cooper may also repair barrels.

  Example Sentence: The old cooper had many tools for repairing damaged casks.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'couper', meaning 'to cut', referring to the wooden staves used for making barrels.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• cooper's tools: The tools and equipment used by a cooper for making barrels.
• as good as a cooper: Describing someone with great skill or precision in their work.

Translations

• Spanish: tonelero

• French: tonnelier

• German: Böttcher

• Russian: бочар

Related Words

• barrel: A cylindrical container made of wood, typically used for storing liquids.

• cask: A large container for storing liquids, often similar to a barrel.

• stave: A narrow piece of wood that forms the sides of a barrel.

Slang Meanings of cooper

• Meaning: To 'go cooper' means to make something out of wood.

  Example Sentence: He decided to go cooper and make his own furniture.

• Meaning: In some circles, 'cooper' can refer informally to someone who is good at crafts.

  Example Sentence: She's a real cooper when it comes to woodworking.