Bottler
(noun)
- A person or company that bottles liquids, such as drinks, for distribution and sale.
- A person or thing that fails to perform to the expected standard, especially in sports.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from bottle + -er.
Examples:
- As a noun (sense 1): The bottler was a major supplier of bottled water to the region.
- As a noun (sense 2): The football team was labeled as bottlers after they lost the final match.
- As a noun (sense 1): The bottler was renowned for the quality of their products.
- As a noun (sense 2): The runner was criticized for being a bottler, as they always failed to perform in the big races.
- As a noun (sense 1): The bottler was expanding their operations to meet the growing demand for their products.
- As a noun (sense 2): The team was considered the biggest bottlers in the league, as they always failed to live up to their potential.