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.

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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.