squeeze bottle

noun

: a bottle of flexible plastic that dispenses its contents when it is squeezed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Transfer dough to a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2020 Transfer the mousse to a small squeeze bottle. Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2021 OXO Outdoor is launching with a utensil set, grilling set, can and bottle opener, squeeze bottle set, cutting board, and cleaning brushes. Eric Smith, Outside Online, 18 May 2021 The tartar was right there on the table with a squeeze bottle of cocktail sauce. al, 27 Dec. 2022 Sassos loves that the squeeze bottle for these baby drops is easier to use than bottles from other brands. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Dec. 2022 The baby pink packaging here is reason enough to pick up one of Glossier's hand creams (not to mention the ease and functionality of the squeeze bottle). Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022 Another recommendation is the use of steroids via a squeeze bottle nasal irrigation device similar to a neti pot, Patel said. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 15 Oct. 2022 Pour into a squeeze bottle or a container with a lid, such as a Mason jar. Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squeeze bottle was in 1950

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Cite this Entry

“Squeeze bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeeze%20bottle. Accessed 27 May. 2023.

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