English Word · Intermediate
stop-tap
A stopcock
Pronunciation: say stop-tap
Meaning
The time at which a public house stops serving alcohol.
Example
It was almost stop-tap time when my name came up, and that was the excuse my friends had been waiting for to shower me with beer.
It was almost stop-tap time when my name came up, and that was the excuse my friends had been waiting for to shower me with beer.
Practice tips
- Practice stop-tap out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.