Definition of stopper

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  • stopper is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • stopper is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • stopper is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of stopper

  • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. plug
    2. stopple
  • an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. show-stopper
    2. showstopper
  • close or secure with or as if with a stopper (verb)

    Examples

    1. She stoppered the wine bottle
    2. The mothers stoppered their babies' mouths with pacifiers

    Synonyms

    1. stopple
  • a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. conversation stopper
  • (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit (noun)

    Examples

    1. if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump

See definition of stopper in Merriam Webster