The bottle Meaning in English

expression · lemma: bottle

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəɫ

thuh BAH-tuhl

UK

ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəl

thuh BOT-uhl

Definition

'The bottle' usually refers to a specific bottle, often containing a drink. In some contexts, it can also mean alcohol in general.

Usage & Nuances

'The bottle' can literally mean any specific bottle or, in expressions like 'turn to the bottle,' refer to drinking alcohol. Formal in neutral contexts, but may sound idiomatic when talking about alcohol dependency.

• Spanish: la botella - la bebida (alcohol, en contexto)
• Portuguese (BR): a garrafa - a bebida (álcool, em contexto)
• Portuguese (PT): a garrafa - a bebida (álcool, em contexto)
• Chinese (Simplified): 瓶子 - 酒（指酒精饮料，依上下文）
• Chinese (Traditional): 瓶子 - 酒（指酒精飲料，依上下文）
• Hindi: बोतल - शराब (संदर्भ के अनुसार)
• Arabic: الزجاجة - الشراب (الكحول، حسب السياق)
• Bengali: বোতলটি
• Russian: бутылка
• Japanese: そのボトル
• Vietnamese: cái chai đó
• Korean: 그 병
• Turkish: şişe
• Urdu: بوتل
• Indonesian: botol itu

Example Sentences

Could you pass me the bottle of water?

basic

She opened the bottle of juice at lunch.

basic

There is only a little left in the bottle.

basic

After a long week, he often reaches for the bottle.

natural

She promised to stay away from the bottle.

natural

Who finished the bottle of wine?

natural