Cork - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Lightweight material from oak bark, used for bottle stoppers and insulation.
Synonyms:
stopper, plug, bung
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
cap, lid
Common Collocations:
cork board, cork stopper, cork oak
Derivatives:
corked, corking, corkscrew
Usage Tips:
Use "cork" as a noun for the material or a verb meaning to seal with a stopper.
Common Phrases:
pop the cork, cork up, like a cork in water
Etymology:
From Latin *quercus* (oak), via Old Spanish *alcorque* (cork sole).
Examples:
- 1. She pulled the cork from the wine bottle carefully.
- 2. The bulletin board is made of soft cork material.
- 3. He used a corkscrew to remove the stubborn cork.
- 4. Cork floats because it is less dense than water.