bottle

/ˈbɒtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a container typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck and a wide body, used for holding liquids, such as water, wine, or medicine.

“She carefully placed the bottle on the shelf.”

2. verb

to enclose or store something in a bottle, especially a liquid.

“The bartender will bottle the wine for us.”

3. verb

to capture or confine something, such as a sound or a feeling.

“The musician’s song bottled the essence of the summer.”

4. verb

to maintain control over one’s emotions or behavior, especially in a difficult situation.

“She managed to bottle her anger and continue with the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • flask
  • vial

Antonyms

  • empty
  • unenclosed