Meaning & Definition of word "Bottle"

Bottle

/ˈbɒt.əl/

1. A container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids.
- Example: She bought a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.
2. A bottle-shaped object, specifically one used for a specific product or purpose.
- Example: The wine bottle was beautifully designed with intricate patterns.
3. A unit of measurement for liquid capacity, usually equal to 750 milliliters in the context of wine.
- Example: He ordered a bottle of red wine for dinner.

1. To put (liquid) into a bottle.
- Example: They decided to bottle the homemade sauce for later use.
2. To confine or restrain emotions or feelings.
- Example: It’s not healthy to bottle up your feelings; you should talk about them.

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

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.

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.

Meaning: To bottle something can mean to fail to take action or to hesitate.

Example Sentence: He really bottled it when he had the chance to ask her out.

Meaning: Bottle in the context of drinking refers to consuming alcoholic beverages.

Example Sentence: We had a bottle of wine at the party.