Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uncork-a-bottle
Verb
/ʌnˈkɔrk ə ˈbɒtəl/
Definition
To remove the cork from a bottle, typically a wine bottle, allowing its contents to be accessed.
Examples
- Before serving the wine, you should uncork the bottle and let it breathe.
- She carefully uncorked the bottle of champagne for the celebration.
- After uncorking the bottle, he poured the rich red wine into the glasses.
Meaning
Uncorking a bottle is a common action performed to open beverages, especially those that are sealed with a cork, such as wine or champagne.
Synonyms
- Open
- Release
- Unseal
