bottling

noun

bot·​tling ˈbä-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce bottling (audio)
ˈbät-liŋ
: a beverage and especially a wine that is bottled at a particular time

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And clearly the folks at El Jefe Luis are doing something special with their particular bottlings here. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Notable spirits among the Inn's collection include vintage bottlings dating as far back as 1917, such as Old Taylor Bourbon, as well as American Medicinal Spirits Rye distilled in 1923, and a bottle of Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye from 1934. Katie Riley, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 The wine list showcased Cappadocian bottlings, still mostly unknown outside Turkey. Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Now, a second bottling has been unveiled, featuring a label designed by Sonoma graphic artist Blanca Molina that pays homage to her Mexican roots and California upbringing. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottling

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bottling was in 1860

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“Bottling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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