Definition
bottles
noun
- plural of bottle; containers typically made of glass or plastic with narrow necks, used for holding liquids
verb
- third person singular present of bottle; puts liquid into bottles for storage or sale
- third person singular present of bottle; loses courage or confidence at a crucial moment
Usage: British informal
Examples
- The recycling bin was full of empty bottles.
- She collected antique glass bottles from flea markets.
- The company bottles spring water at the source.
- The brewery bottles beer in dark glass to preserve flavor.
- He always bottles when it comes to asking for a raise.
- Don’t bottle now – you’ve come too far to give up.
- Water bottles should be recycled properly.
- The wine bottles were stored in the cellar.