lopper

noun

lop·​per ˈlä-pər 

: pruning shears with long handles

—usually used in plural

Examples of lopper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025

Be cognizant of pruner, lopper and pruning saw blades while gardening. —The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

Use a pair of loppers to cleanly cut branches that are more than about ½ inch in diameter. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025

Hand pruners are not the correct tool for branches larger than ¾ inches, and loppers work well up to 1 ½ inches. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lopper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• topper
• whopper
• eavesdropper