adj Uncommon

bottled

Bottled (adj) means Packaged and sold in a bottle. Example: “They bought several cases of bottled water for the trip.”

adj

Packaged and sold in a bottle.

"They bought several cases of bottled water for the trip."

Held back or suppressed rather than expressed, as in "bottled-up emotions."

"Years of bottled-up frustration came out all at once."

How to use bottled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSold or stored in a bottle, or (of feelings) kept hidden rather than expressed.

Common pairings

bottled water bottled-up anger

Word forms

more bottled comparative, most bottled superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bottled” mean?

The word “bottled” means packaged and sold in a bottle. In plain terms, sold or stored in a bottle, or (of feelings) kept hidden rather than expressed.

How do you use “bottled” in a sentence?

Here is “bottled” used in a sentence: “They bought several cases of bottled water for the trip.”

What part of speech is “bottled”?

“Bottled” is an adjective.

Is “bottled” a common word?

“Bottled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bottled” have?

“Bottled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: packaged and sold in a bottle.