Containers with narrow necks, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids.
From Old French bouteille, diminutive of botte meaning 'bundle' or 'container', ultimately from Late Latin buttis. The word entered English in the 14th century, initially referring to leather containers before glass became common.
The invention of glass bottles revolutionized trade, medicine, and daily life by allowing liquids to be stored and transported safely over long distances. Interestingly, the shape of bottles isn't just functional - different cultures developed distinct bottle forms that reflected their aesthetic values and manufacturing techniques, making bottles valuable archaeological artifacts.
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