1. Plural of copyreader; editors who read and correct text for grammar, style, and accuracy before publication, especially in newspapers and magazines.
Usage: Primarily used in journalism and publishing contexts; The role has evolved with digital media; some organizations now use the term 'copy editor' more commonly

Examples

• The newspaper's copyreaders caught several factual errors before the morning edition went to print.
• Copyreaders at the magazine ensure that all articles meet the publication's style guidelines.
• The team of copyreaders worked late to review the special report.
• Experienced copyreaders can spot inconsistencies in tone and voice across multiple articles.
• The copyreaders flagged the ambiguous headline for revision.