Pronunciation

/bəˈtɑːl/

Definitions

Noun

• A container made of glass, plastic, or other material, with a neck and a stopper or lid, used for holding liquids.
• A unit of quantity for a certain amount of a liquid, typically measured by capacity.
• An old-fashioned term for a person, often used affectionately or humorously.

Verb

• To transfer a liquid from one container to another, especially by pouring.
• To serve (a drink) in a bottle.
• To express or communicate a message or idea in a concise form, as in a software update.

Adjective

• In the shape of a bottle, having a cylindrical body and a neck.
• Related to alcohol or bottles, especially alcoholic beverages.

Noun (plural)

• Bottles, the plural form of the noun.

Phrases

• “Pour a bottle of wine” or “Fill a bottle”
• “Keep a spare bottle on hand”
• “Recycle the empty bottle”
• “The bottle cap popped off”
• “A bottle of water”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She unscrewed the bottle and took a sip of water.”
• Verb: “The bartender filled each customer’s glass from a large bottle of whiskey.”
• Adjective: “The antique shop had a collection of beautifully decorated glass bottles.”
• Plural: “She bought several bottles of shampoo at the store.”

Synonyms

• Flask
• Jug
• Cask
• Vial
• Flask (for a smaller, portable version)
• Container -酒精瓶 (alcoholic beverage bottle, Chinese)