uncork

verb

un·​cork ˌən-ˈkȯrk 

uncorked; uncorking; uncorks

transitive verb

1

: to draw a cork from

uncork a bottle

2

a

: to release from a sealed or pent-up state

uncork a surprise

b

: to let go : release

uncork a wild pitch

Synonyms

• loose
• loosen
• release
• unleash
• unlock
• unloose
• unloosen

Examples of uncork in a Sentence

uncork a bottle of wine

The incident uncorked years of pent-up anger and frustration.

Recent Examples on the Web

Desmond successfully uncorks a stone plug at the island's core and extinguishes the light. —Janey Tracey, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024

To the horror of the sommelier, Yasmin uncorks the bottle without ceremony and drinks it while heading home on the bus. —Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024

Giancarlo Stanton uncorked an absolute moonshot to left field for a two-run homer and the Yankees have a 2-1 lead. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024

Moet & Chandon Champagne was uncorked and sprayed with abandon. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

uncork

verb

un·​cork ˌən-ˈkȯ(ə)rk 

ˈən-

1

: to draw a cork from

2

a

: to release from a sealed or shut up state

uncork a surprise

b

: to let go : release

uncork a wild pitch