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stopper

[ˈstɒpə]

stopper Definition

  • 1a thing or device that is used to close or block an opening
  • 2a person or thing that stops or hinders something from continuing

Using stopper: Examples

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

  • Example

    The stopper in the sink was broken.

  • Example

    The team's goalkeeper made a crucial stopper in the last minute of the game.

  • Example

    The new policy is seen as a stopper to innovation and progress.

stopper Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stopper

Phrases with stopper

  • a type of stopper made of rubber, often used to seal test tubes or flasks in laboratories

    Example

    The chemist inserted a rubber stopper into the flask to prevent the gas from escaping.

  • a device used to seal the opening of a bottle, typically made of cork or plastic

    Example

    She placed the bottle stopper on the wine bottle to keep it fresh.

  • a financial goal that, once achieved, will allow someone to stop working or retire

    Example

    His money stopper is to save enough to buy a small house by the beach and retire early.

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Summary: stopper in Brief

A 'stopper' [ˈstɒpə] is a device or thing that blocks or closes an opening, such as a plug or cork. It can also refer to a person or thing that stops or hinders something from continuing, like a goalkeeper making a crucial stopper in a game. 'Stopper' can be used in phrases like 'rubber stopper' or 'money stopper,' which refers to a financial goal that allows someone to retire.