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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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
Order the special, a bottle of Tattinger Champagne with a dozen oysters.
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The brilliance of wine is that there is a bottle for every preference, every meal, and every occasion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Tropicana, for instance, has shrunk its bottles and raised prices in recent years.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Lim held court in front of the room’s yellow Hennessy backdrop, which featured a display of the brand’s Lunar New Year special bottle edition, with artwork by Shuting Qiu.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
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USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The brilliance of wine is that there is a bottle for every preference, every meal, and every occasion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Tropicana, for instance, has shrunk its bottles and raised prices in recent years.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Lim held court in front of the room’s yellow Hennessy backdrop, which featured a display of the brand’s Lunar New Year special bottle edition, with artwork by Shuting Qiu.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bottle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
Noun
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, the Harry Potter alum has been open about his history of drug and alcohol abuse.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marking the beginning of Prohibition, the amendment outlawed the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States as of January 17, 1920.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And this month, countries have been threatening to stop selling American alcohol if certain tariffs go into effect: Ontario, which imports some $1 billion of American booze every year, said so just a couple weeks ago.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as booze.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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