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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Their bottlings have quietly been racking up numerous accolades, from the New York International Spirits Competition to the World Whisky Awards. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 In the winery, base wines from different harvests are stored for the non-vintage bottling. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025 This bottling tells the story of the oldest vines on the Zenato estate during an excellent season that yielded one of the best vintages in years. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025 Go back to the valley’s roots at pioneering wineries like The Eyrie Vineyards, Adelsheim Vineyard, and Ponzi Vineyards, or try experimental bottlings at newer outfits like Cho Wines. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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