screw cap

American  

noun

1. a cap designed to screw onto the threaded mouth of a bottle, jar, or the like.

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screw cap British  

noun

1. 1. a cap that screws on to a thread around the opening of a jar, bottle, etc to form a seal

   2. ( as modifier )

      screw-cap wines

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Etymology

Origin of screw cap

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The inquiry saw images of the unusual perfume container, which was made up of a glass bottle, a silver screw cap and a white nozzle, similar to what would be found in a throat spray.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

It also offered a teaching moment: When I first removed the screw cap, the wine tasted a bit sulfury.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2017

The wine is under screw cap, making it easier for restaurant staff to open bottles.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2017

Ms. Groth is trying to persuade them to adopt screw cap bottles instead of using corks.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016

A screw cap should be fitted over the burners to prevent the oil running out and spoiling everything with which the lantern may be packed when travelling.

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