A container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids like water, milk, or juice.
From Old French “botel,” from Medieval Latin “butticula,” a diminutive of “buttis,” meaning “cask or barrel.” The idea shrank from big wooden barrels to small glass containers you can hold.
A bottle is like a mini portable barrel—same basic idea, just downsized for one person. The shape, with its narrow neck, is a clever old design to pour slowly and keep liquids from spilling or spoiling.
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