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    Bottle

    /ˈbɒt.əl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids.
    She bought a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.
    A bottle-shaped object, specifically one used for a specific product or purpose.
    The wine bottle was beautifully designed with intricate patterns.
    A unit of measurement for liquid capacity, usually equal to 750 milliliters in the context of wine.
    He ordered a bottle of red wine for dinner.
    verb
    To put (liquid) into a bottle.
    They decided to bottle the homemade sauce for later use.
    To confine or restrain emotions or feelings.
    It’s not healthy to bottle up your feelings; you should talk about them.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'boteille', from Latin 'butelia'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bottle it up:
    To suppress one's feelings or emotions.
    get bottled:
    To be confused or lost, often used figuratively.
    bottle rocket:
    A type of firework that is launched from a bottle.

    Related Words

    bottled
    Referring to liquids that have been placed in bottles.
    bottleneck
    A point of congestion or blockage, derived from the shape of a bottle's neck.

    Slang Meanings

    To bottle something can mean to fail to take action or to hesitate.
    He really bottled it when he had the chance to ask her out.
    Bottle in the context of drinking refers to consuming alcoholic beverages.
    We had a bottle of wine at the party.