bottling

noun

bot·​tling ˈbä-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce bottling (audio)
ˈbät-liŋ
: a beverage and especially a wine that is bottled at a particular time

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Of course, this is an exceptional bottling, but there are others that deserve attention too. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 One of the four shipments that members receive throughout the year, these bottlings are the result of months of effort by club director Dave Shefferman, who is the ultimate wine country insider. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 Different wines are intended to be stored over different time periods—some are meant to be consumed within months of bottling, while others may spend decades in a cellar—and controlling oxygen exposure is critical to preserving flavor and aroma. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 Notable spirits among the Inn's collection include vintage bottlings dating as far back as 1917, such as Old Taylor Bourbon, as well as American Medicinal Spirits Rye distilled in 1923, and a bottle of Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye from 1934. Katie Riley, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottling

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bottling was in 1860

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“Bottling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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