Synonyms of coppers

coppers

noun

plural of copper

as in policemen

a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were "yeggs"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• policemen
• cops
• officers
• constables
• sheriffs
• bobbies
• gendarmes
• lawmen
• police
• police officers
• bulls
• detectives
• inspectors
• investigators
• troopers
• patrolmen
• sergeants
• policewomen
• shamuses
• constabularies
• flatfeet
• plainclothesmen
• sleuths
• fuzzes
• dicks
• marshals
• operatives
• lieutenants
• men
• gumshoes
• peace officers
• police forces
• sleuthhounds
• sherlocks
• hawkshaws
• captains
• private detectives
• private investigators
• private eyes
• heat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coppers

Warm, contrasting tones–think coppers, bronze, terracotta, and rich chocolate brown–tend to have the most transformative effect. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Not all the coppers will turn out to be good — there are the corrupt and ambitious among them — but two are, Lena (Daryna Egorkina) and Oleksa (Valentyn Tomusiak), once trust has been established. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Golds, coppers, and rich emerald tones pop beautifully against melanin-rich skin. — Essence, 13 Jan. 2026

Inspired by the colors of the season—browns and coppers reminiscent of dry leaves falling on the ground and the sunsets of this time of year—this makeup style brings a stunning warmth to the face. — María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025