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

Advertisement That gave the Dodgers a one-run lead that increased an inning later after Machado lazily uncorked a wild throw to first that led to another Dodgers run. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024

Wide receiver Jordan Moore got behind the Northwestern secondary, and Murphy uncorked a dart to his target for a fast response. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024

Daniels, a passer who runs, uncorked a perfect 42-yard strike down the right side to wide receiver Dyami Brown on third-and-six to New York’s 24-yard line. —The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024

Still not the official starter, Daniels was uncorking highlight after highlight last week. —Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 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