Definition

A small object used to close the opening of a container or bottle, preventing the contents from spilling out.

Example

He used a cork as a stopple to seal the wine bottle.

Conversation

Hey, do you have a stopple for that bottle?

Yeah, I think I have one somewhere in the kitchen.

I need it to keep the soda from going flat.

No problem! I'll grab the stopple for you right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

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

Example

He used a cork to stopple the wine bottle after pouring a glass.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to stopple the bottle after pouring the drink?

Oh no, I forgot! Now it's probably going to spill.

You should always stopple it to avoid a mess.

Root Explanation

Stopple → The word originates from Middle English 'stopple', which is derived from the Old English 'stoppian', meaning to stop up or close. It refers to a plug or cork used to close a container.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stopping up' a container with a plug or cork — that's what a stopple does.

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