stopper
noun
stop·​per
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Definition of stopper
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that brings to a halt or causes to stop operating or functioning : check: such as
a
: a playing card that will stop the running of a suit
b
: a baseball pitcher depended on to win important games or to stop a losing streak
also
: an effective relief pitcher
2
: one that closes, shuts, or fills up
specifically
: something (such as a bung or cork) used to plug an opening
stopper
verb
stoppered;
stoppering\ ˈstä-​p(ə-​)riŋ
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Definition of stopper (Entry 2 of 2)
: to close or secure with or as if with a stopper
stopper the bottle
Examples of stopper in a Sentence
Noun
His comment was a conversation stopper.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Harrison is one of the best run-stoppers in the NFL and arguably the most important player on defense. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions' defense, special teams: What to expect from 2019 crew," 5 Sep. 2019 Cocktails are a strength; the show-stopper is the Berries & Bubbles, a vodka and sparkling wine drink with marinated berries and enough dry ice to keep the cocktail smoking for 10 minutes or more. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Ocean Prime’s seafood is primo, but pricy," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stopper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stopper
stopper
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stopper
(Entry 1 of 2)
: someone or something that stops something
: something that is used to block an opening
stopper
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stopper (Entry 2 of 2)
: to close (something) with a stopper
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stopper
noun
stop·​per
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Kids Definition of stopper
: something (as a cork or plug) used to close or block an opening
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