Uncork

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɔrk/

Definitions of uncork

verb to remove a cork or stopper from a bottle or container

Example Sentences

A1 I uncorked the bottle of soda for the party.

A2 She struggled to uncork the champagne bottle at the celebration.

B1 The waiter uncorked the wine bottle with ease.

B2 He skillfully uncorked the rare vintage wine for the special occasion.

C1 The sommelier expertly uncorked the aged port for the wine tasting event.

C2 The wine enthusiast carefully uncorked the delicate bottle of Bordeaux from his collection.

Examples of uncork in a Sentence

formal The sommelier carefully uncorked the bottle of vintage wine.

informal Hey, can you uncork that bottle for me?

slang Let's uncork this party and have some fun!

figurative She finally felt ready to uncork her emotions and share her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of uncork

• past tense: uncorked
• plural: uncorks
• comparative: more uncork
• superlative: most uncork
• present tense: uncork
• future tense: will uncork
• perfect tense: have uncorked
• continuous tense: is uncorking
• singular: uncork
• positive degree: uncork
• infinitive: uncork
• gerund: uncorking
• participle: uncorked

Origin and Evolution of uncork

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'uncork' originated from the Old French word 'uncorquier' which means 'to open a cork'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncork' has retained its original meaning of opening a cork, but it is now commonly used in a figurative sense to mean releasing or unleashing something, such as emotions or potential.