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bottles

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɑtəɫz// UK //bˈɒtəlz// bot·tles

n. containers with a narrow neck used for holding liquids like water, milk, or juice. They are usually made of glass or plastic.

n. rigid or semi-rigid containers with a neck narrower than the body, typically used for storing and transporting liquids.


SIMPLE

Please put the empty glass bottles in the recycling bin.

CONTEXTUAL

The waiter brought two cold bottles of sparkling water to the table before we ordered our meal.

COMPLEX

Archaeologists discovered several intact clay bottles at the site, suggesting that the ancient civilization had sophisticated methods for storing oils and fermented beverages.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'bottle'; often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the contents.

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