cork

¹cork

noun \ˈkȯrk\

Definition of CORK

1

a : the elastic tough outer tissue of the cork oak that is used especially for stoppers and insulation b : phellem

2

: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug

3

: a fishing float

Examples of CORK

1. the cork of a wine bottle

Origin of CORK

Middle English, cork, bark, probably from Middle Dutch *kurk or Middle Low German korck, from Old Spanish alcorque, ultimately from dialect Arabic qurq, from Latin quercus oak — more at fir

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with CORK

Cork, dork, fork, pork, quark, stork, torque