IPA: /ˈbɒt.əl/
KK: /ˈbɑtəl/
A container, usually made of glass or plastic, that has a narrow neck and is used to hold liquids.
She poured the juice into a bottle for the picnic.
To put a liquid into a container with a narrow neck, usually made of glass or plastic, for storage or transport.
She decided to bottle the homemade lemonade for the picnic.
Past: bottled
Past Participle: bottled
The word 'bottle' originates from the Old French 'boteille', which itself comes from the Latin 'butticula' (meaning a small container or flask). The term refers to a small container used for holding liquids.
Think of a small 'container' ('butticula') that holds liquids — that's what a bottle is.