CEFR B1

chopper

noun

Meaning

A helicopter, especially one used by the police or for news reporting.

Examples

The police used a chopper to search for the escaped prisoner.
We saw a news chopper filming the accident scene.

Synonyms: helicopter, whirlybird

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chopper (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɒpər/

Definition

A helicopter, especially one used by the police or for news reporting.

Examples

The police used a chopper to search for the escaped prisoner.
We saw a news chopper filming the accident scene.
The millionaire arrived at the party by chopper.

How to Use chopper

chopper (collocation): Used with specific types of choppers. — "The news chopper circled the stadium."

Synonyms of chopper

Words with a similar meaning to chopper:

helicopter
whirlybird

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