adj
Uncommon
bottled
Bottled (adj) means Packaged and sold in a bottle. Example: “They bought several cases of bottled water for the trip.”
adj
1
Packaged and sold in a bottle.
"They bought several cases of bottled water for the trip."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSold or stored in a bottle, or (of feelings) kept hidden rather than expressed.
Common pairings
bottled water
bottled-up anger
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bottled
- Superlative
- most bottled
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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.
