carbon copy

noun

1
: a copy made by carbon paper
2
: duplicate
is a carbon copy of his father

Examples of carbon copy in a Sentence

I'll need a carbon copy of that receipt. She's a carbon copy of her mother.
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If the Dolphins were looking for a carbon copy of defensive lineman Zach Sieler then Graham, who produced 108 tackles (17 for loss), 9 sacks and forced a fumble in his three collegiate seasons, is their guy. Omar Kelly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025 If the Dolphins were looking for a carbon copy of defensive lineman Zach Sieler then Graham, who produced 108 tackles (17 for loss) nine sacks and forced a fumble in his three collegiate seasons, is their guy. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 At 6-4, 190 pounds, the left-handed, 31-year-old Fried is far from a carbon copy of the 6-4, 220-pound, right-handed, 34-year-old Cole. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025 Young is far from a carbon copy of most Trump-supporting senators who have come into office in recent years. Al Weaver, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carbon copy

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbon copy was in 1876

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“Carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20copy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

carbon copy

noun
1
: a copy made with carbon paper
2

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