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Bottle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bottle

 

[ หˆbษ’tl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

container

A rigid or semi-rigid container typically made of glass or plastic, having a narrow neck and usually no handle.

Synonyms

container, flask, jar

Examples of usage

  • She poured herself a glass of water from the bottle.
  • He bought a bottle of wine for the party.
Context #2 | Noun

amount

The quantity held by a bottle.

Synonyms

measure, portion, quantity

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for two bottles of milk.
  • He drank a whole bottle of soda in one sitting.
Context #3 | Verb

store

To preserve (fruit or vegetables) by sealing in a container such as a bottle.

Synonyms

can, jar, preserve

Examples of usage

  • She bottled the tomatoes from her garden for the winter.
  • They bottled fresh apple juice for later.

Translations

Translations of the word "bottle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garrafa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคคเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flasche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ botol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปััˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ butelka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouteille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ botella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฌุงุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรกhev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fฤพaลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็“ถๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ steklenica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flaska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉั‚ะตะปะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ butulka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ botella

Etymology

The word 'bottle' has its origins in Old French 'boteille', which was derived from the Latin word 'butticula'. The use of bottles for storing liquids dates back to ancient times, with glass bottles being produced in the Roman Empire. Over the centuries, bottles have evolved in shape, size, and material. Today, bottles are used for a wide range of products, from beverages to cosmetics, making them an essential part of modern life.

See also: bottleneck, bottling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,598, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.