baby bottle

noun

: a bottle with a rubber nipple used in supplying food to infants

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For a lot of parents, the concern around baby bottles starts with one unsettling statistic. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 Silicone sandwich bags, muffin tins, ice cube trays, baby bottles, and a plethora of other objects are available. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026 While this baby bottle may look like glass, it’s made with a lightweight BPA-free material that’s safe and durable. — Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Gina also happens to be a mom to a 21-month-old, which means she’s tested every pair of baby pajamas and baby bottles on the market. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby bottle

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baby bottle was in 1870

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“Baby bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20bottle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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