Definition

To put a cork back into a bottle after it has been removed.

Example

After pouring the wine, she decided to recork the bottle to keep it fresh.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to recork the wine after last night?

Oh no, I completely forgot!

We should definitely recork it now to keep it fresh.

Good idea! I’ll grab the cork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recork → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cork" (from Old French *corque*, meaning the material used to seal bottles). The word "recork" means to seal a bottle again with a cork.

Memory Tip

Think of sealing something 'again' ('re-') with a 'cork' — that's what recork means.

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