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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cork

/kɔːrk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does cork mean?

noun, verb

A small, light, and buoyant piece of bark, especially from the cork oak tree, used for sealing bottles and other containers. To stop or close something, especially a bottle, with a cork.

Example

"She carefully corked the wine bottle to prevent it from spilling."

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