stopper
Stopper (noun) means a plug or cork used to close the opening of a bottle or container. Example: “She pressed the glass stopper firmly back into the decanter.”
How to use stopper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or someone) whose job is to block, plug, or halt something else.
Word forms
stoppered past tense, stoppers plural, stoppers singular
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She pressed the glass _____ firmly back into the decanter.
Etymology
From stop plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stopper
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What does “stopper” mean?
The word “stopper” means a plug or cork used to close the opening of a bottle or container. In plain terms, something (or someone) whose job is to block, plug, or halt something else.
How do you pronounce “stopper”?
“Stopper” is pronounced STOP-uh (/ˈstɑ.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stopper” in a sentence?
Here is “stopper” used in a sentence: “She pressed the glass stopper firmly back into the decanter.”
What is another word for “stopper”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stopper” include local and stopping train.
What is the opposite of “stopper”?
The opposite of “stopper” — its antonyms — are fast and express.
What part of speech is “stopper”?
“Stopper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stopper” have?
“Stopper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plug or cork used to close the opening of a bottle or container.