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cork

[kɔːk]

cork Definition

  • 1the outer bark of an oak tree, used especially for making bottle stoppers, floats for fishing nets, and insulation material
  • 2a piece of cork or other material used as a stopper, especially for a bottle
  • 3a buoyant material used to make fishing net floats and life preservers

Using cork: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cork" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She pulled the cork out of the wine bottle.

  • Example

    The cork in the test tube prevented the liquid from spilling.

  • Example

    The fishing net was buoyed by corks.

cork Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cork

Phrases with cork

  • to open a bottle of champagne or wine

    Example

    We're going to pop the cork on this bottle of champagne to celebrate.

  • to remove the cork from a bottle

    Example

    He drew the cork from the bottle of wine and poured a glass for each of us.

  • to float very easily on water

    Example

    The life jacket kept him floating like a cork in the water.

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Summary: cork in Brief

The term 'cork' [kɔːk] refers to the outer bark of an oak tree, which is used to make bottle stoppers, fishing net floats, and insulation material. It can also refer to a piece of cork used as a stopper, especially for a bottle. Phrases like 'pop the cork' and 'draw the cork' are commonly used to describe opening a bottle of wine or champagne, while 'float like a cork' describes something that floats easily on water.