What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pot
Example
I need a pot to boil the pasta. [pot: noun]
Example
She planted some flowers in the pot on the windowsill. [pot: noun]
Example
He put his pens and pencils in the pot on his desk. [pot: noun]
vessel
Example
The vessel was carrying oil across the ocean. [vessel: noun]
Example
They traveled by vessel to the island. [vessel: noun]
Example
The blood vessels carry oxygen throughout the body. [vessels: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pot is more commonly used in everyday language, while vessel is more formal and often used in technical or nautical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pot and vessel?
Vessel is more formal than pot, and it is often used in technical or nautical contexts. On the other hand, pot is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
