bottle

bot-tle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids.

  2. 2.

    The contents of such a container.

  3. 3.

    (British slang) Courage or nerve.

  4. 4.

    A baby's feeding bottle.

  5. 5.

    To put into bottles for storage or sale.

  6. 6.

    (British slang) To lose one's nerve.

Forms

plural: bottles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hit the bottle — to drink alcohol heavily
  • •
    bottle up — to suppress or contain emotions
  • •
    message in a bottle — a written message sealed in a bottle and thrown into the sea
  • •
    bottle it — (British) to lose courage

Related words

See also: bottled, bottles, container, flask
Synonyms: carafe, container, flask

Etymology

From Old French "boteille," from Medieval Latin "butticula," diminutive of Late Latin "buttis" (cask, wineskin).