bottle
A rigid or semi-rigid container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing and transporting liquids. In academic contexts, it refers to specialized laboratory vessels or a standard unit for measuring liquid volume in resource distribution.
Examples
3 of 5I need to buy a bottle of water before we go to the park.
I need to purchase a portable water container before our outing.
The laboratory technician carefully placed the chemical reagent into a sterilized glass bottle.
The scientist put the chemical into a clean glass vessel.
Pass me that bottle of soda, will you?
Give me that container of carbonated drink.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bottleneck' in traffic: it's the narrow part where everything slows down, just like the narrow neck of a physical bottle.
Quick Quiz
It is not healthy to ______ up your anger; you should find a way to express it calmly.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bottle
Examples
I need to buy a bottle of water before we go to the park.
everydayI need to purchase a portable water container before our outing.
The laboratory technician carefully placed the chemical reagent into a sterilized glass bottle.
formalThe scientist put the chemical into a clean glass vessel.
Pass me that bottle of soda, will you?
informalGive me that container of carbonated drink.
The experimental results showed significant contamination within the control bottle after 48 hours.
academicThe test container used for comparison showed impurities after two days.
The company is transitioning to recycled plastic for its entire bottle lineup to improve sustainability.
businessThe firm is using reused materials for its liquid packaging products.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
bottle up emotions
to suppress or hide one's feelings
lose one's bottle
to lose one's courage to do something
hit the bottle
to start drinking too much alcohol regularly
Often Confused With
A vial is specifically a very small glass container, often used for medicine, whereas a bottle is larger and general-purpose.
A flask is often flat for carrying in a pocket or specifically shaped for laboratory use (like an Erlenmeyer flask).
Usage Notes
The word can function as both a noun (the object) and a verb (the action of putting liquid into the object). In British English, 'bottle' is also slang for courage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the preposition 'of' when specifying the contents, saying 'a bottle water' instead of 'a bottle of water'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bottleneck' in traffic: it's the narrow part where everything slows down, just like the narrow neck of a physical bottle.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'boteille', originating from the Late Latin 'butticula', a diminutive of 'buttis', meaning a cask or vessel.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The movement towards reusable water bottles is a significant cultural shift in many Western countries to reduce plastic waste.
Quick Quiz
It is not healthy to ______ up your anger; you should find a way to express it calmly.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bottle
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physical
A2Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.
general
A2Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.
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A2Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.
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A2Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.
traditional
A2Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.
private
A2Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.
difficult
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religious
A2Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.
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