pots

[pɒts]

pots Definition

• 1. a container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic ware or metal, used for storage or cooking
• 2. a quantity of a liquid or other substance contained in a pot
• 3. a chamber pot

Using pots: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pots" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She put the flowers in a pot on the windowsill.

• Example

  I need to buy a new pot for my plants.

• Example

  He brewed a pot of coffee for breakfast.

• Example

  The soup is simmering in the pot on the stove.

• Example

  She used a pot to boil water for tea.

• Example

  He woke up in the middle of the night and used the pot.

pots Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pots

• container
• jar
• vessel
• urn

Phrases with pots

• pot roast

  a dish consisting of meat, typically beef, that is browned in fat and then slowly cooked in a covered pot with vegetables and seasonings

  Example

  She made a delicious pot roast for dinner.

• pot luck

  a meal or party to which each of the guests contributes a dish

  Example

  We're having a pot luck dinner tonight, so bring your favorite dish to share.

• pot head

  a person who regularly smokes marijuana

  Example

  He's such a pot head that he can't go a day without smoking weed.

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Summary: pots in Brief

The term 'pots' [pɒts] refers to a container, typically rounded or cylindrical, used for storage or cooking. It can also refer to a quantity of liquid or a chamber pot. Examples include 'She put the flowers in a pot on the windowsill' and 'He woke up in the middle of the night and used the pot.' Phrases include 'pot roast,' a dish made by slowly cooking meat in a covered pot with vegetables and seasonings, and 'pot luck,' a meal or party where guests contribute dishes.