bottles Meaning & Definition
What Does Bottles Mean?
Bottles is used as a noun meaning plural of bottle. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bottle. As a verb, it means To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
Bottles at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɑtl̩z/ |
| Synonyms | balls, courage and guts |
| Antonyms | cowardice |
Bottles Definition (Noun)
- plural of bottle
Bottles as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bottle
Noun
- A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.
Beer is often sold in bottles.
- The contents of such a container.
I only drank a bottle of beer.
- A container with a rubber nipple used for giving liquids to infants, a baby bottle.
The baby wants a bottle.
- Nerve, courage.
He was going to ask her out, but he lost his bottle when he saw her.
- (of a person with a particular hair color) A container of hair dye, hence with one’s hair color produced by dyeing.
Did you know he’s a bottle brunette? His natural hair color is strawberry blonde.
- A bundle, especially of hay; something tied in a bundle.
- Intoxicating liquor; alcohol.
to drown one’s troubles in the bottle
- The tendency of pages printed several on a sheet to rotate slightly when the sheet is folded two or more times.
Verb
- To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
This plant bottles vast quantities of spring water every day.
- To feed (an infant) baby formula.
Because of complications she can't breast feed her baby and so she bottles him.
- To refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage.
The rider bottled the big jump.
- To throw away a leading position.
Liverpool bottled the Premier League.
- To strike (someone) with a bottle.
He was bottled at a nightclub and had to have facial surgery.
- To pelt (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.
Meat Loaf was once bottled at Reading Festival.
Noun
- A dwelling; habitation.
- A building; house.
Synonyms of Bottles
Bottles synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bottles
Bottles in a Sentence
Beer is often sold in bottles.
I only drank a bottle of beer.
The baby wants a bottle.
He was going to ask her out, but he lost his bottle when he saw her.
Did you know he’s a bottle brunette? His natural hair color is strawberry blonde.
to drown one’s troubles in the bottle
This plant bottles vast quantities of spring water every day.
Because of complications she can't breast feed her baby and so she bottles him.
The rider bottled the big jump.
Liverpool bottled the Premier League.
He was bottled at a nightclub and had to have facial surgery.
Meat Loaf was once bottled at Reading Festival.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Bottles
Questions People Ask About Bottles
Is bottles a noun or a verb?
Bottles is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bottles?
Words with a similar meaning to bottles include balls, courage and guts. See the full list of bottles synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of bottles?
The opposite of bottles is cowardice.