BOTTLES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

bottles

noun

plural of bottle

as in drinks

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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Recent Examples of bottles Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 When he was arrested later that day, police found five empty bottles of beer in his car. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 According to the complaint, Trevino purchased a Colsen tabletop fire pit from Amazon in February 2021 and two bottles of medical-grade isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to use as fuel. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 One of those orange bottles of Banana Boat sunscreen is resting somewhere on a curb or a bench or maybe even taking a swim in the Anacostia River. — Noah White, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 On the night of July 25, deputies were called to rural property near Hale and Miramonte avenues after reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at cars. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 The system is easy to use when recapping bottles, and the only ongoing maintenance costs are the CO2 capsules, with a six-pack costing just under $50, and each cartridge good for up to seven 750-ml bottles. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 And speaking of sets and tiny bottles, those are two more reasons why we stan Sephora. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles

Noun

Light or zero-alcohol drinks include mimosas in flavors like pomegranate and lychee, and mocktails that blend fresh fruit with herbs and soda.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
People are going out for drinks and astrology readings, or using astrology apps.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.

— Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026

Definition of alcohols

Noun

The three will open Terruño Ancestral Spirits in the LoDo space later this month, showcasing spirits from their native Mexico along with traditional dishes beyond the Tex-Mex style that has become commonplace in the states.

— Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike many other spirits, gin allows each botanical to play a defining role in the final profile.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026