smelling bottle

American  

noun

1. a small bottle or vial for holding smelling salts or perfume.

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Etymology

Origin of smelling bottle

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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smelling bottle

And I ran for a smelling bottle; whereupon she wur better, and said she did not need it.

From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Holcroft, Thomas

Here are Eau de Cologne, violet soap, and watch-ribbons; a smelling bottle of Ems crystal; a snuff-box of fig-tree wood.

From Vivian Grey by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Sometimes terror, sometimes tears, would choke her voice; but the cheering words and the smelling bottle of Mrs. Crull invariably "brought her round in no time," in the words of that estimable lady.

From Round the Block by Bouton, John Bell

"Not in the least," returned Mrs. Lincoln, twirling the golden stopper of her smelling bottle.

From The English Orphans by Holmes, Mary Jane

A paper box, containing a silver-mounted smelling bottle, a toilette cushion, an amethyst brooch, a silver butter-knife, a pair of gloves, and 2 shillings for missions.

From A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, Fourth Part by Müller, George