noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A batch of bottled liquids, as from a single vat, barrel, or seasonal growth.

   "The bottlings from the barrel-aged wines bear a premium label."

2. 2
   The act of pelting (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of bottle form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

boxingcanningcuringdehydrationdryingembalming

Example

More examples

"Maybe you should just say when you don't like something instead of always bottling it up."

Related phrases

bottling plant

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