Synonyms for

Bottle

Verb / ˈbɑ:tʌl / Another word for bottle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a narrow neck, used for storing drinks or other liquids

Synonyms & similar words

bottleful feedingbottle nursingbottle flask jar vial carafe decanter pitcher jug container receptacle ampoule phial vessel bowl basin dish pot pan bucket can tin

Synonyms by register

Formal

container receptacle vessel

Informal

jug flask canteen jar

Literary

phial ampoule

Antonyms

open release free uncork unseal liberate

Common collocations

  • glass bottle
  • plastic bottle
  • empty bottle
  • full bottle
  • open a bottle
  • drink from a bottle
  • water bottle
  • wine bottle

Word family

noun bottle
verb bottle

Usage note

As a verb, 'to bottle up' means to suppress emotions. It is often used informally to describe containing liquids.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a bottle of soda from the store.
  2. The baby drank his milk from a bottle.
  3. I recycled my plastic bottle after finishing my water.
  4. The bartender poured the drink into a cocktail shaker and then into a bottle.
  5. I dropped the glass bottle and it shattered on the floor.

Quotes

  • "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
  • - Frank Sinatra
  • "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."

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