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corked

 

[ kɔːrkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

wine, bottle

The term 'corked' refers to a wine that has been contaminated by a compound known as TCA (trichloroanisole), which can result from poor storage or faulty corks. A corked wine typically has an off-putting smell reminiscent of wet cardboard or moldy paper, which can impair the wine's flavors. This problem affects the overall quality and enjoyment of the wine, making it undesirable for consumption. It is important for sommeliers and wine enthusiasts to recognize a corked wine to avoid serving it at events.

Synonyms

off, spoiled, tainted

Examples of usage

  • The wine was corked and had an unpleasant odor.
  • I returned the corked bottle to the store.
  • She realized the expensive wine was corked.
  • Don't serve that bottle; it tastes corked.

Translations

Translations of the word "corked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corked

🇮🇳 कॉर्क किया हुआ

🇩🇪 korked

🇮🇩 disumbat

🇺🇦 запечатаний корком

🇵🇱 zakorkowany

🇯🇵 コルク栓の

🇫🇷 bouché

🇪🇸 tapado

🇹🇷 mantarla kapalı

🇰🇷 코르크로 막힌

🇸🇦 مغلق بسدادة

🇨🇿 uzavřený korkem

🇸🇰 uzavretý korkom

🇨🇳 塞住的

🇸🇮 zastavljen

🇮🇸 korkaður

🇰🇿 құйылған

🇬🇪 კარქული

🇦🇿 korklanmış

🇲🇽 tapado

Word origin

The word 'corked' originates from the material 'cork', which has been used for centuries as a sealing agent for wine bottles and other containers. The term specifically began to appear in the wine lexicon in the late 20th century, particularly as wine became more accessible and popular among consumers. Before the widespread adoption of synthetic corks and screw caps, natural cork was the primary method of sealing wine bottles. However, during this time, instances of cork taint became more prevalent, leading to the use of the term 'corked' as consumers encountered subpar wines due to contaminated corks. The awareness of cork taint and its impact on wine quality has grown significantly, resulting in discussions among wine producers, retailers, and enthusiasts alike.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,658, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.