bottle cap

American  

noun

1. a device for closing or sealing a bottle, especially a metal cover with a cork gasket fitting tightly over the mouth of a glass or plastic bottle, held in place by crimping the edge of the cap over the lip or flange of the bottle.

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Etymology

Origin of bottle cap

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

Mosquitoes can breed even in the small amount of water that collects in a bottle cap, and only need five to seven days to grow from egg to adult, Farned said.

From Los Angeles Times

Blessed with extraordinary hand-eye coordination, Rodriquez developed into an accomplished baseball pitcher as well, one who also could smack a pitched bottle cap with a broomstick.

From Los Angeles Times

He was armed with nothing but an oversized bottle cap on his back.

From Seattle Times

To protect the quality of your oils, store them away from light and heat and always replace the bottle cap tightly.

From Seattle Times

“Welcome Queen!” read Heineken ads plastered around the city, the lettering above an image of a upturned bottle cap resembling a crown.

From Seattle Times