Definition of bottle

Short definition: The word bottle means a container, usually made of glass or plastic, designed to store and pour liquids easily, and a bottle is used constantly in daily life for drinks, sauces, medicine, and many other purposes.

Looking for a clear and natural explanation of the word bottle? The word bottle is commonly used in daily life, food and drink, storage, and even informal expressions. It usually refers to a container for liquids, but it can also work as a verb and appear in figurative or slang uses. You will hear it in kitchens, shops, factories, and casual conversation. Below, each meaning is explained in a calm and natural way, with enough detail to feel clear, human, and practical.

Forms: bottle, bottles, bottled, bottling
Related: container n., jar n., cap n.
Syllable: bot-tle

1. (Noun) A container with a narrow neck used for holding liquids such as water drinks or medicine.

   A bottle is a container usually made of glass plastic or metal with a narrow opening, designed to store carry and pour liquids safely without spilling.

   He grabbed a bottle of water before leaving the house because the weather was extremely hot that afternoon.
   The medicine came in a small brown bottle with clear instructions on the label.
   She washed the bottle carefully and reused it for homemade juice.

   Synonyms: container, flask, jar, liquid container, drink bottle, storage bottle, water bottle, glass bottle, plastic bottle, beverage container, refillable bottle, sealed container
   Antonyms: open container, bowl, plate, tray, uncovered cup, flat dish, open vessel, saucer, pan, unsealed container, open holder, exposed container

2. (Verb) To put a liquid into bottles for storage sale or later use.

   To bottle means to pour or seal a liquid into bottles, often as part of preparation for selling storing or transporting it safely.

   The company bottles fresh juice every morning before delivering it to local stores.
   She decided to bottle the sauce so it could be shared with friends later.
   The winery bottles its wine only after it has aged for several years.

   Synonyms: package, seal, store, containerize, jar, preserve, can, prepare for sale, put in bottles, enclose, pack, fill
   Antonyms: open, pour out, empty, unseal, discard, release, spill, remove, unpack, decant, waste, throw away

3. (Noun) (Slang) Courage confidence or emotional control.

   In informal British slang, bottle refers to bravery or nerve, especially the ability to face a difficult or frightening situation without backing down.

   He lost his bottle just before speaking on stage even though he had practiced for weeks.
   It took real bottle to admit the mistake in front of the whole team.
   She showed a lot of bottle by standing up for herself in that meeting.

   Synonyms: courage, nerve, bravery, confidence, guts, backbone, boldness, resolve, mental strength, fearlessness, determination, grit
   Antonyms: fear, cowardice, panic, hesitation, weakness, doubt, timidity, anxiety, lack of confidence, retreat, insecurity, fearfulness