squeeze bottle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of squeeze bottle
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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A paramedic, Dustin McJury, gave him a squeeze bottle of oxygen that would last six hours, but urged neighbors and volunteers to find access to a generator and an extension cord.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022
Deciding which method to use can largely depend on individual preference, but some experts recommend a squeeze bottle.
From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022
To try it yourself, use a neti pot, bulb syringe or squeeze bottle and pour a saline solution in one nostril, letting it drain out the other.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022
If refrigerated in a covered container or squeeze bottle, this salsa will last for up to two weeks.
From Salon • Oct. 17, 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
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