Stopper example sentences

Related (5): cork, plug, bung, lid, cap

stop·per

noun

stopper (noun) · stoppers (plural noun)

- a plug for sealing a hole, especially in the neck of a bottle or other container.

- a person or thing that halts or obstructs a specified thing:

- (in soccer and other sports) a player whose function is to block attacks on goal from the middle of the field.

- a starting pitcher depended on to win a game or stop a losing streak, or a relief pitcher used to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

- (in sailing or climbing) a rope or clamp for preventing a rope or cable from running out.

- another term for control.

- use a stopper to seal (a bottle or other container):

Synonyms

cork, lid, cap, top, plug, bung, spigot, spile, stopple, control, close, shut, cork, stop, plug, block, clog, choke, occlude, fill

"Stopper" Example Sentences

1. I need a stopper to seal this container.
2. The stopper on the bottle is difficult to remove.
3. The sink stopper is stuck again.
4. The stopper in the bathtub is broken.
5. There's a stopper in the drain, so the water won't go down.
6. The stopper on the car's gas tank is broken.
7. He used a cork stopper to plug the bottle.
8. The wine stopper keeps the air out and preserves the flavor.
9. The stopper on the vacuum is clogged with dust.
10. The stopper on the tire failed and the air leaked out.
11. She used a rubber stopper to hold the test tube.
12. The stopper on the perfume bottle is loose and spills easily.
13. The test tube is empty because the stopper fell off.
14. The door stopper is keeping the door from slamming shut.
15. The stopper on the salt shaker is missing.
16. The sink stopper is full of hair and debris.
17. The stopper on the champagne bottle popped off.
18. The oil stopper on the car engine helped prevent leakage.
19. The stopper on the faucet is loose and dripping water.
20. The stopper on the drain is keeping the water in the sink.
21. He put a stopper in the tire to prevent a flat.
22. The stopper on the wine decanter is ornate and decorative.
23. The rubber stopper is too small for the test tube.
24. The stopper on the jug is preventing air from getting in.
25. There's a stopper in the funnel to control the flow of liquid.
26. The stopper on the ketchup bottle is stuck and won't come off.
27. The stopper on the flask is secure and won't let any liquid spill out.
28. The stopper on the water bottle has a built-in filter.
29. The drain stopper is causing the water to back up in the sink.
30. The stopper on the jar is keeping the food fresh.

Common Phases

not speak out of turn; Don't be a conversation stopper; Be mindful of others' opinions; Don't interrupt; Keep an open mind; Listen attentively; Stay focused.