unbottled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ʌnˈbɒtld//
KK: /ʌnˈbɑtld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has not been placed in a bottle, often referring to liquids that are free or open.
Example
The unbottled wine was served directly from the barrel.
Conversation
Have you tried that new juice bar downtown?
Not yet, is it good?
Yeah, their drinks are so fresh and unbottled!
That sounds great, I’ll definitely check it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uncontained
unrestrained
free
Antonyms
bottled
contained
restricted
verb
Definition
To release or let out something that was previously contained, especially in a bottle.
Example
After the party, we unbottled the remaining soda for everyone to enjoy.
Tense Forms
Past: unbottled
Past Participle: unbottled
Conversation
Did you hear about the party last night?
Yeah, I heard it was amazing! They really unbottled the fun.
I wish I could have gone; it sounded like a blast.
Root Explanation
Unbottled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "bottled" (from the root "bottle" which comes from Old French *boteille*, meaning a container for liquids). The word "unbottled" means not contained in a bottle or released from a bottle.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') 'contained in a bottle' — that's what unbottled means.
Visually Confused Words
unmottled
unblotted
bottled
untitled
unsotted
unrotted
unpotted
unlotted