Cork

Pronunciation: /kɔrk/

Definitions of cork

noun a buoyant substance used for sealing bottles or as a stopper

Example Sentences

A1 I used a cork to close the bottle of wine.

A2 The cork from the champagne bottle popped loudly.

B1 She collected corks from different wine bottles as a hobby.

B2 The cork in the bulletin board kept falling out.

C1 The cork oak tree is known for its durable and sustainable bark.

C2 The sommelier carefully removed the cork from the vintage wine bottle.

verb to close or seal with a cork

Example Sentences

A1 I corked the wine bottle before putting it back in the fridge.

A2 She corked the test tube to prevent any spills.

B1 The chef corked the champagne bottle to celebrate the special occasion.

B2 He corked the whiskey bottle tightly to preserve its flavor.

C1 The winemaker corked the bottles carefully to ensure they were sealed properly.

C2 The scientist corked the vials containing the experimental samples to prevent contamination.

Examples of cork in a Sentence

formal The cork is used to seal the bottle and keep the contents fresh.

informal Don't forget to pop the cork before pouring the champagne!

slang Let's uncork a bottle and have a good time!

figurative She finally managed to cork her emotions and remain composed.

Grammatical Forms of cork

• past tense: corked
• plural: corks
• comparative: more cork
• superlative: most cork
• present tense: corks
• future tense: will cork
• perfect tense: have corked
• continuous tense: is corking
• singular: cork
• positive degree: cork
• infinitive: to cork
• gerund: corking
• participle: corked

Origin and Evolution of cork

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cork' originated from the Latin word 'quercus' which means 'oak tree'. Cork is obtained from the bark of the cork oak tree.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the bark of the cork oak tree, the word 'cork' later came to specifically denote the material used for bottle stoppers and other applications due to its buoyancy and impermeability.