Bottle

Definition

Bottle is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a container with a narrow neck, typically used for storing liquids such as water, milk, or beverages. As a verb, it means to put liquid in bottles for storage or distribution, or to suppress emotions.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːtəl/
• Respelling: BAH-tul

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɒtəl/
• Respelling: BOT-ul

Etymology

The word "bottle" originates from the Old French "bouteille," which itself came from the Latin "butticula," a diminutive of "buttis," meaning "cask" or "barrel." It entered the English language in the 14th century to refer to containers for liquids.

Derivatives

• Bottled (adjective/verb)
• Bottler (noun)
• Bottleneck (noun)
• Bottleful (noun)
• Rebottle (verb)

Synonyms

• Container
• Flask
• Jug

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "bottle" is commonly used to refer to a narrow-necked container for liquids, such as "a water bottle." As a verb, it can describe the act of storing a liquid in bottles, or metaphorically, the act of suppressing emotions, as in "She tends to bottle up her feelings."

Related Terms

• Jar: A wide-mouthed container often used for food storage.
• Can: A metal container typically used for liquids or preserved foods.
• Decanter: A container used to hold and serve liquids, especially wine.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A container with a narrow neck, typically for liquids: Refers to a vessel commonly made of glass or plastic, used for storing and transporting liquids.
  • Example: "He drank from the water bottle."

Verb

• To put liquid in bottles: Describes the act of transferring liquid into bottles for storage or sale.
  • Example: "They bottled the wine for distribution."
• To suppress or hold back emotions: Used metaphorically to describe the act of keeping feelings or reactions contained.
  • Example: "He tends to bottle up his anger."