squeeze bottle

American  

noun

1. a flexible plastic bottle the contents of which can be forced out by squeezing.

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Etymology

Origin of squeeze bottle

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Tilt your head slightly forward and down to minimize the chance of swallowing the solution, put the spout of the neti pot or squeeze bottle in one nostril, and start rinsing.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

The neti pot is just one of several devices designed for nose rinsing; Patel prefers a simpler plastic squeeze bottle because it’s easy to use and offers slightly more pressure than a neti pot.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

When I say firm, I mean firm enough to pipe through a squeeze bottle or piping bag, but it shouldn't be so firm that you struggle to squeeze it out of the pastry bag.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2021

The brightly colored 11-inch-tall squeeze bottle shoots up a stream of water.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

“Sure,” I say, as Melvin stretches out his tiny arm and gingerly hands me the squeeze bottle.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan