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corked

/kɔːrkt/ verb · British & US
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What does corked mean?

verb

To seal (a bottle) with a cork, or to become spoiled or faulty, especially a wine bottle that has been sealed with a cork that has become damp or rotten.

Example

"The sommelier noticed that the wine was corked and refused to serve it."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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