spin the bottle

noun

1. a game in which someone spins a bottle and receives a kiss from the person at whom the bottle points on coming to rest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spin the bottle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

He kisses her like a third grader trying out the act for the first time in a game of spin the bottle.

From Salon

A minor scandal ensued after a game of spin the bottle, and middle school campers lost the privilege to cross between the two villages.

From New York Times

It’s not parochial school kids, most of whom have barely ever played spin the bottle, bussed into D.C. with little understanding of the issue to “March for Life.”

From Washington Post

At a party, a girl asks him to play spin the bottle.

From Washington Times

In one video, Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Caherly pretend to play a game of spin the bottle.

From New York Times