Meaning of the word bottle in English

What does bottle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bottle

US /ˈbɑː.t̬əl/

UK /ˈbɑː.t̬əl/

a container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.

Example:

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Please pass me the water bottle.

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He opened a bottle of wine.

Synonym:

flask carafe decanter jug container

to put (liquid) into bottles.

Example:

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They will bottle the homemade jam next week.

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The company plans to bottle its new line of juices.

Synonym:

fill package can jar

to lose one's nerve or courage; to back out of something.

Example:

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He was going to ask her out, but he bottled it at the last minute.

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Don't bottle out now, we're almost there!

Synonym:

chicken out back out give up quit retreat

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