Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

cork

[kawrk] / kɔrk /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Common insulation materials include fibreglass, non-combustible mineral wool, foam boards and natural fibre such as wood or cork.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

One of the most important tricks for Mastro to land will be the double cork 1080, which involves two midair flips and 1080 degrees of rotation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Removing the cork reduces that pressure, allowing gas to separate into bubbles.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

Much to her delight, Brettler discovered Soriano’s original blueprints, along with laminate and cork samples, and a scrapbook detailing the construction process, stored beneath the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

He showed off a slide he'd made of an extremely thin slice of cork.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "cork" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com