uncorked

adjective

un·​corked ˌən-ˈkȯrkt How to pronounce uncorked (audio)
Synonyms of uncorkednext
: not provided with a cork

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His shot, low and hard and uncorked with minimal back-lift of his left foot, bounced through the gap between the despairing goalkeeper and his near post. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026 The resulting wail is certainly not kitten-like, sounding more like a cross between a sport bike and a completely uncorked race car. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026 As in other years, the lottery produced jubilant street and bar scenes of winners laughing, dancing and singing with uncorked bottles of sparkling wine. — CiarÁn Giles, ajc, 22 Dec. 2022 Though not as uncorked as its sister car from Porsche, this RS breaks new performance ground for an Audi sedan. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for uncorked

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorked was in 1777

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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