what are small bottles of liquor called

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The standard and most widely recognized term for a small bottle of liquor is a miniature. A miniature is formally defined as a small-format bottle containing a spirit, liqueur, or another alcoholic beverage. While sizes may vary, the standard volume for these bottles in the United States is typically 50 milliliters.

In addition to this formal designation, a variety of colloquial and regional terms are commonly used. These include "mini," a direct abbreviation of the formal term, and "nip," which is prevalent in certain areas. Other vernacular descriptors found in common usage are "shooter" and "50s," the latter being a direct reference to the common 50 ml volume. Furthermore, due to their frequent inclusion in beverage services on commercial aircraft and trains, they are often colloquially referred to as "airplane bottles."

Therefore, while "miniature" is the most accurate and technical term, the specific name used in conversation often depends on local dialect and the context in which the bottle is being sold or consumed.