screw-top
adjective
: having a top or lid that can be attached and removed by being turned
a screw-top jar
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The affected bottles are silver with black screw-top lids and feature the Ozark Trail logo.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Retton, 57, was allegedly spotted in her car in a parking lot with a screw-top bottle of wine in her passenger seat, the Associated Press reported, citing a criminal complaint.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 9 July 2025
There was a water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid stored on the prep table and meat preparation area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Directions Muddle 1/3 cup fresh blueberries in the bottom of a jar with a screw-top lid.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Available in four sizes and 14 color options, this bottle has a simple design featuring a leak-proof, screw-top lid.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Retton, 57, was allegedly spotted in her car in a parking lot with a screw-top bottle of wine in her passenger seat, the Associated Press reported, citing a criminal complaint.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 9 July 2025
There was a water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid stored on the prep table and meat preparation area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Directions Muddle 1/3 cup fresh blueberries in the bottom of a jar with a screw-top lid.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Available in four sizes and 14 color options, this bottle has a simple design featuring a leak-proof, screw-top lid.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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“Screw-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screw-top. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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