Definition

Noun: A container, typically made of glass, specifically designed to hold, store, and serve wine. It is characterized by a shape that often includes a long neck and a punt (indentation) at the base.

Usage

A "wine bottle" is the standard vessel for retailing and aging wine. The term refers to the physical object itself. - She carefully placed the wine bottle in the rack. - We need to recycle these empty wine bottles. - The sommelier presented the wine bottle for inspection before opening it.

Advanced Usage

• As a unit of measure: Informally, a "wine bottle" can refer to the standard volume it contains, typically 750 milliliters.
  • The recipe calls for half a wine bottle of red wine.

Variants and Related Words

• Wineglass (n): A stemmed glass from which wine is drunk.
• Decanter (n): A vessel, often decorative, into which wine is poured from the bottle for serving.
• Carafe (n): A wide-mouthed container for serving wine or water.

Synonyms

• Wine container (n): A more general term.
• Bottle of wine (n): This phrase emphasizes the contents rather than the container, though it is often used interchangeably.

Related Phrases

• Bring a wine bottle: A common instruction for social gatherings where guests contribute drinks.
  • The invitation said to bring a wine bottle.
• Show the wine bottle: A part of restaurant service where the server presents the bottle to the person who ordered it.
  • The waiter will show you the wine bottle before pouring.

Noun

1. a bottle for holding wine