Uncork
(verb)
- Remove the cork from (a bottle).
- Open (a bottle) by removing the cork.
Origin:
Early 17th century (in the sense "draw the cork from a bottle"): from un- (expressing negation) + cork.
Examples:
- He uncorked the bottle of champagne and poured a glass for everyone.
- She carefully uncorked the old bottle of wine.
- The waiter uncorked the bottle of red wine and let it breathe for a few minutes.
- He opened the door and uncorked the bottle of beer.
- I uncorked the bottle of wine and took a sip.