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Bottle

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbɒtl/","/ˈbɒtlfʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbɑːtl/","/ˈbɑːtlfʊl/"]/

Meaning of Bottle

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.

Bottle in a sentence

• 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?

How to use Bottle

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'!

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Bottle

• nerve

Opposites of Bottle

• container
• open

Common mistakes with Bottle

• 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'.

Frequently asked questions about Bottle

What does Bottle mean?

A container made of glass or plastic for drinks.

What is the definition of Bottle?

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

How do you use Bottle in a sentence?

She filled the bottle with fresh water.

Can you give another example of Bottle?

The glass bottle shattered on the floor.

What are synonyms for Bottle?

Common alternatives include nerve.

What is the opposite of Bottle?

Opposite meanings include container, open.

What words go with Bottle?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Bottle?

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'.

How do you pronounce Bottle?

US: /["/ˈbɑːtl/","/ˈbɑːtlfʊl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɒtl/","/ˈbɒtlfʊl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bottle?

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.

What CEFR level is Bottle?

"Bottle" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.