Bottling
/ˈbɒtəliŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of filling bottles with a liquid or other substance.
/ˈbɒtəliŋ/
The act or process of putting something into bottles.
The bottling process was surprisingly efficient.
💡 Simply: Putting something into bottles.
More Examples
We're doing the bottling tomorrow afternoon.
How It's Used
"The bottling plant processes thousands of gallons of juice daily."
"Bottling the homebrew is the final step in the process."
The act of suppressing or concealing one's emotions.
/ˈbɒtəliŋ/
The suppression of emotions.
He was known for his bottling up his emotions.
💡 Simply: Keeping feelings hidden.
More Examples
She admitted to years of bottling her feelings.
How It's Used
"Bottling up your feelings can lead to serious health problems."
From "bottle" + "-ing", the present participle suffix. The act of putting something into bottles has been around as long as bottles themselves.
The word's usage related to suppressing emotions is a more recent development, while its literal meaning has a longer history.
Memory tip
Think of bottles being filled, one by one.
Word Origin
"From 'bottle', referring to the container, and '-ing', indicating the action."