# chopper

/ˈtʃɑpɝ/ (US) · /tʃˈɒpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chopper
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

a helicopter. You use this word in informal speech to sound casual or dramatic.

For teachers: a helicopter, especially in informal or military contexts. Often used to evoke speed, noise, or urgency.

## Examples

- We flew to the island on a small chopper.
- The news crew arrived by chopper to cover the breaking story live.
- The rhythmic thumping of the chopper blades filled the valley, a sound that had become synonymous with the chaos of the war.

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