glass bottle

Clear liquid holder

A glass bottle is a container made of glass, typically with a narrow neck and an opening that can be sealed.

Glass bottles hold liquids—water, wine, medicine, milk—and preserve contents without imparting flavor or reacting chemically.

The message was tucked inside a glass bottle and tossed into the sea.

The term often distinguishes from plastic alternatives: I prefer glass bottles for storing homemade juice.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G