Definition

To put something into a bottle again after it has been removed.

Example

After tasting the wine, they decided to rebottle it for later use.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we need to rebottle that homemade lemonade before it goes bad.

Good idea! It tastes even better when it's fresh.

Yeah, and we should add some mint leaves this time.

Absolutely! That will make it so refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rebottle → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "bottle" (from Old French *boteille*, meaning a container for liquids). The word "rebottle" means to put something back into a bottle again.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something back into a bottle 'again' ('re-') — that's why rebottle means to bottle it again.

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