Stopper

Pronunciation: /stɑpər/

Definitions of stopper

noun a cork or other object used to close or block an opening

Example Sentences

A1 The wine stopper kept the bottle sealed tightly.

A2 She used a rubber stopper to close the test tube.

B1 The sink was clogged, so we had to use a drain stopper.

B2 The door stopper prevented the door from slamming shut.

C1 The team's defense was like a stopper, preventing any goals from being scored.

C2 The market crash acted as a stopper on the economy, causing widespread panic.

Examples of stopper in a Sentence

formal The stopper on the bottle was tightly sealed to prevent any leaks.

informal Don't forget to put the stopper back on the wine bottle after pouring yourself a glass.

slang I lost the stopper for my water bottle, so now I have to drink from a regular cup.

figurative She was the stopper in the team's defense, always stopping the opposing players from scoring.

Grammatical Forms of stopper

• past tense: stopped
• plural: stoppers
• comparative: more stopper
• superlative: most stopper
• present tense: stop
• future tense: will stop
• perfect tense: have stopped
• continuous tense: is stopping
• singular: stopper
• positive degree: stopper
• infinitive: to stop
• gerund: stopping
• participle: stopped

Origin and Evolution of stopper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stopper' originated from the Old English word 'stoppian' which means to block or close off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stopper' evolved to refer to an object used to close off a container or prevent something from flowing out. It is commonly used in the context of bottles, jars, and other containers.