Stopper

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːpər/

Stopper (noun)

  1. an object used to close a bottle or container to keep contents inside
  2. an object that blocks a hole or opening to prevent flow
  3. a player who prevents the opposing team from scoring in sports

Examples

  • He twisted the stopper off the bottle.
  • The wine's stopper was made of cork.

Common collocations: remove the stopper, replace the stopper, insert a stopper, remove the stopper, play as a stopper

Synonyms of Stopper

Neutral

Antonyms of Stopper

  • device that opens