Cork

/kɔːrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A lightweight material obtained from the bark of the cork oak tree, used for making bottle stoppers and other products.

The bottle of wine was sealed with a traditional cork.

A stopper or closure made from cork, used to seal bottles or containers.

He pulled out the cork from the champagne bottle.

A small piece of cork used in various games or activities.

She tossed the cork into the lake as part of their fishing game.

verb

To stop or seal with a cork.

She corked the jar after adding the preserves.

To come up with an idea; to think creatively.

Let's cork some new strategies for our marketing campaign.

Latin 'cortex' meaning bark.

corking good

Referring to something that is very good or excellent.

cork it

An informal way to tell someone to be quiet.

let the cork pop

To celebrate or reveal something unexpectedly.

corkboard

A board made of cork used for posting notes.

cork oak

A tree from which cork is harvested.

corking

A term referring to something of excellent quality.

To cork someone

He was corked in the argument; he had no good points.

Corked wine

This bottle of wine is corked; it tastes musty and off.