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Definition of screwtop

screwtop

/ˈskruːˌtɑːp/
screw · top
Plural:screwtops
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Adjective:screwtop
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screwtop Lexical Profile

screwtop Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a threaded cap or lid that is fastened and removed by twisting.

Example

"Please store the leftover dried herbs in a screwtop jar so they stay fresh."

• noun

1

A cap or lid with internal threads that is fastened onto and removed from a bottle, jar, or container by twisting.

Example

"Many modern winemakers prefer using a metal screwtop instead of a traditional cork to prevent spoilage."

2

A bottle, jar, or other container sealed with a threaded cap or lid.

Example

"You won't need a bottle opener for the picnic because all the beverages are screwtops."

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• Nearby Words

screwed
screwhead
screwlike
screwtop
screwup
screwy
scribble

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Screwtop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/screwtop
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