bottles
word · lemma: bottle
/ˈbɑtəɫz/
BAH-duhlz
/bˈɒtəlz/
BO-tuhlz
Definition
Containers with a narrow neck, usually made of glass or plastic, used for holding liquids. The word can also be a verb, but here it is the plural noun form.
Usage & Nuances
Common with drinks and household products: 'water bottles', 'wine bottles', 'plastic bottles'. Don't confuse the plural noun 'bottles' with the verb 'bottles' meaning puts something into bottles. In everyday English, recycling is a very common context.
Spanish: botellasPortuguese (BR): garrafasPortuguese (PT): garrafasChinese (Simplified): 瓶子Chinese (Traditional): 瓶子Hindi: बोतलेंArabic: زجاجاتBengali: বোতলগুলোRussian: бутылкиJapanese: ボトルVietnamese: chai (số nhiều) - bình (số nhiều)Korean: 병들Turkish: şişelerUrdu: بوتلیںIndonesian: botol-botol
Example Sentences
There are three bottles on the table.
basic
We bought two bottles of water.
basic
Empty bottles go in this bin.
basic
Can you grab a couple of bottles for the party?
natural
The kitchen counter was covered with empty bottles after dinner.
natural
Please rinse the bottles before you recycle them.
natural