Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncork

verb
/ʌnˈkɔrk/
Definition
To remove the cork from a bottle.
Examples
  • Before the dinner, she decided to uncork a bottle of red wine.
  • He carefully uncorked the champagne to celebrate the occasion.
  • After a long day, he loved to uncork a bottle and relax.
Meaning
Uncork refers to the action of taking out the cork that seals a bottle, usually to open wine or champagne.
Synonyms
  • open
  • pop the cork
  • unseal