Definition

An object used to close or seal an opening, like a cork or plug, to prevent the escape of liquid or gas.

Example

She used a stopper to keep the wine fresh after opening the bottle.

Conversation

I need to buy a new wine stopper for the bottle I opened last night.

That’s a good idea! It helps keep the wine fresh longer.

Right? I hate wasting good wine just because I forget to use a stopper.

Totally! You should check out the ones with the vacuum seal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To close something, like a bottle or container, by putting a stopper in it.

Example

Please stopper the bottle after pouring the juice.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Can you help me stopper this bottle?

Sure, just push the cap down firmly.

I always struggle with these kinds of bottles.

Root Explanation

**Stopper** → It is formed from "stop" (from Old English *stoppian*, meaning to close or block) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A stopper is something that closes or blocks an opening.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'closes' or 'blocks' an opening — that's what a stopper does, and the '-er' indicates it is the thing that performs this action.

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