coppertone

[ kop-er-tohn ]

noun

1. a reddish-brown color.

adjective

1. Also copper-toned. of or having such color:

   coppertone appliances.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coppertone¹

copper ¹ + tone

Example Sentences

Douglas attributes the love to the fact that it “tastes like real ingredients that your body recognizes and resonates with, rather than many that might be cheaper but often taste like Coppertone suntan lotion smells.”

From Seattle Times

The $14.2 billion purchase also included Merck's Claritin allergy medicine and Coppertone sunscreen lines.

From Reuters

Donna Meehan of Melbourne, Fla., keeps a bottle of Coppertone suntan oil in her bag and takes a big sniff every time she needs a dose of summer.

From New York Times

The affected aerosol products include some of the world’s biggest brand names including certain lots of Neutrogena, Aveeno, Banana Boat and Coppertone sunscreens; Sure, Brut, Suave, Secret and Old Spice deodorants; Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TRESemmé and Bed Head dry shampoos, and Tinactin and Odor Eaters foot sprays.

From Washington Post

Valisure’s findings led to voluntary recalls later in 2021 by Coppertone and Johnson & Johnson, whose products were among those tested.

From Seattle Times