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

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

Bringing work back to Hollywood has become a major platform for both incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and opponent Nithya Raman, with both calling for California’s $750 million film and TV tax incentives program to be uncapped. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 July 2026

During the race, Bass has pledged support for uncapping California’s film and TV tax credit (after opponent Nithya Raman said the same) and for establishing a federal film tax incentive. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 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