bottle cap

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottle cap¹

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

A beer bottle cap, left by an imprudent camper next to a campfire, is the perfect hatching nook for any L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

A beer bottle cap, left by an imprudent camper next to a campfire, is the perfect hatching nook for any L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times