corked (Meaning)
corked (s)
(of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
Synonyms & Antonyms of corked
Synonyms:
- blocked
- choked
- jammed
- stopped (up)
- clotted
- congested
- filled
- stuffed
- dammed
- obstructed
- stoppled
- spiled
- gummed (up)
- clogged
- plugged (up)
Antonyms:
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No weak antonyms found.
corked Sentence Examples
- The wine tasted off; it might be corked.
- He suspected the bottle was corked when he detected a musty odor.
- The sommelier confirmed that the wine was indeed corked and offered a replacement.
- We had to return the corked bottle to the store for a refund.
- Corked wine can ruin an otherwise enjoyable meal.
- The restaurant apologized profusely for serving a corked bottle.
- You can tell if wine is corked by its distinct smell and taste.
- It's disappointing to open a bottle only to find that it's corked.
- The telltale signs of a corked wine are a damp, moldy aroma.
- Always check your wine for signs of being corked before serving it to guests.
FAQs About the word corked
(of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
stoppered, bunged, occluded, blocked, choked, jammed, stopped (up), clotted,congested, filled
cleared,freed, opened (up), excavated, unplugged, unplugged, cleared, opened (up), freed, excavated
The wine tasted off; it might be corked.
He suspected the bottle was corked when he detected a musty odor.
The sommelier confirmed that the wine was indeed corked and offered a replacement.
We had to return the corked bottle to the store for a refund.