stopper meaning and definition

STOPPER noun

Definition of stopper (noun)

1. an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
   • synonyms: showstopper, show-stopper
2. a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply
   • synonyms: conversation stopper
3. (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit
   • "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump"
4. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
   • synonyms: plug, stopple

STOPPER verb

Definition of stopper (verb)

1. close or secure with or as if with a stopper
   • "She stoppered the wine bottle"; "The mothers stoppered their babies' mouths with pacifiers"
   • synonyms: stopple