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Bottle

UK /["/ˈbɒtl/","/ˈbɒtlfʊl/"]/US /["/ˈbɑːtl/","/ˈbɑːtlfʊl/"]/

Definition

a glass or plastic container, usually round with straight sides and a narrow neck, used especially for storing liquids

In simple words: A container made of glass or plastic for drinks.

Examples

  • She filled the bottle with fresh water.
  • The glass bottle shattered on the floor.
  • He drank soda from a plastic bottle.
  • They found a message in a bottle on the beach.
  • Can you pass me that bottle of ketchup?

Usage notes

Used in everyday context when referring to beverages. It's neither too formal nor too informal. Avoid using in contexts where one is discussing types of containers that are not specifically for liquids.

Grammar pattern

bottle + object (e.g. bottle water)

Memory hint

Think of a 'bottle' full of 'liquid' — both start with 'b'!

Collocations

  • full
  • empty
  • broken
  • fill
  • empty
  • open
  • cap
  • top
  • opener
  • over a/​the bottle
  • bottle of
  • be on the bottle
  • hit the bottle
  • take to the bottle
  • full
  • empty
  • broken
  • fill
  • empty
  • open
  • cap
  • top
  • opener
  • over a/​the bottle
  • bottle of
  • be on the bottle
  • hit the bottle
  • take to the bottle
  • full
  • empty
  • broken
  • fill
  • empty
  • open
  • cap
  • top
  • opener
  • over a/​the bottle
  • bottle of
  • be on the bottle
  • hit the bottle
  • take to the bottle

Synonyms

  • nerve

Antonyms

  • container
  • open

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'canister' or 'jug' for different containers.
  • Using 'bottles' as an uncountable noun instead of a countable one.
  • Mispronouncing as 'bottel' instead of 'bottle'.