bottle

noun

ˈbä-tᵊl How to pronounce bottle (audio)
Definition of bottlenext
1
as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk a talented writer whose fondness for the bottle was the stuff of legend

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2
as in courage
British slang strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger I wanted to confront the neighbors about the excessive noise coming from their flat, but I lost my bottle

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Recent Examples of bottle Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2026 is available now in select markets in smaller 500 ml bottles (SRP $90), as well as from the brand’s website. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 That overlap has narrowed the technical gap between budget and salon bottles. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The name of each perfumer crafting every fragrance for the brand is inscribed on the fragrance bottles. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Always follow the instructions on a cleaning product’s bottle for the best results. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
  1. drink
  2. courage
  3. liquor
  4. heroism
  5. alcohol
  6. gallantry
  7. booze
  8. bravery
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Independence gave us the courage to cross the last threshold.
    — Amelia Rose Barlow, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Haneke’s adaptation of The Piano Teacher gives me courage.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • Serving beer and wine, The Alley Lounge won’t have a liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a scene with a liquor-store salesman who, likewise, isn’t the butt of the joke.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • Iâve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While his photographs capture moments of power, individuality, and almost mythological heroism, the documentary will offer an opportunity to explore the complicated realities behind those images.
    — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
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  • In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of gallantry
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  • By now, Bobby Davis and Hoghead Henry were dead from the collision of guns and booze.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The booze is hand‑crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, made from 100 percent blue Weber agave.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As possibly the most thrilling option in the entire park, the free-fall station tests visitors’ bravery.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bravery

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