uncap

verb

un·​cap ˌən-ˈkap 

uncapped; uncapping

transitive verb

: to remove a cap or covering from

uncap a bottle

uncap a pen

Examples of uncap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a move that’s even more aggressive than Newsom’s, he’s called for California to uncap its Hollywood tax credit entirely and include above-the-line costs as eligible expenses. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Unlike Hilton and previous primary candidates, Becerra had ruled out uncapping the incentive — a position echoed by Newsom in his dramatic announcement this week. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

That means opening a lunch container, uncapping a water bottle, putting on a coat and managing a backpack zipper. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, and Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican, announced a proposal to uncap the payroll tax entirely. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap

Kids Definition

uncap

verb

un·​cap

ˌən-ˈkap

: to remove a cap or covering from