Synonyms for

Cork

Verb / kɔ:rk / Another word for cork — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a material made from the bark of a tree that is used as a stopper for bottles or as an insulating material

Synonyms & similar words

corkup bobfloat cork phellem bob uncork bobber bottlecork stopper plug lid cap seal bung closure cover top block obstruct clog fill sealant caulk insulation padding stuffing wadding fleece

Synonyms by register

Formal

stopper plug bung

Informal

cap plug

Literary

stopper plug

Antonyms

unstopper open release uncork unseal

Common collocations

  • corkscrew
  • cork stopper
  • corkscrew opener
  • cork pop
  • corked bottle
  • cork material
  • cork lining

Word family

noun cork
verb cork

Usage note

As a verb, 'to cork' means to stop something with a cork, often referring to a bottle. It can also colloquially mean to suppress or hold back.

Example sentences

  1. I used a cork to close the bottle of soda.
  2. The cork was difficult to get out of the bottle.
  3. The cork stopped the water from leaking out of the bathtub.
  4. The cork was too big for the bottle.
  5. The cork was too small for the bottle.

Quotes

  • Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine or a cork.
  • I'm cork on the ocean, floating on the high tide.
  • Life is too short to drink bad wine and too long to drink good cork.

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