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bottle

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈbɒt.əl/

KK: /ˈbɑtəl/

noun
Definition

A container, usually made of glass or plastic, that has a narrow neck and is used to hold liquids.


Example

She poured the juice into a bottle for the picnic.


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you have a spare bottle for my water?
Sloth B
Sure, I can lend you one from my backpack.
Sloth A
Thanks! I always forget to bring my own bottle when we go out.
Sloth B
No problem, just make sure to return it next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flask
vessel
container
Antonyms
cap
lid
stopper
transitive verb
Definition

To put a liquid into a container with a narrow neck, usually made of glass or plastic, for storage or transport.


Example

She decided to bottle the homemade lemonade for the picnic.


Tense Forms

Past: bottled

Past Participle: bottled


Conversation
Sloth A
I finally decided to bottle my emotions instead of letting them out all the time.
Sloth B
That sounds tough! Sometimes it's hard to keep everything inside.
Sloth A
Yeah, but I think it's better than just spilling everything everywhere.
Root Explanation

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.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'container' ('butticula') that holds liquids — that's what a bottle is.

Visually Confused Words
unbottle
rebottle
embottle
tottle
rottle
pottle
mottle
dottle
Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
True, just make sure you don't keep too much bottled up for too long.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contain
store
seal
Antonyms
release
unleash
free