pottle

[ˈpɒt(ə)l]

pottle Definition

• 1. a former English unit of liquid or dry capacity, equal to half a gallon
• 2. a container for liquids or other goods, typically with a capacity of two quarts

Using pottle: Examples

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

• Example

  The pottle of milk was almost empty.

• Example

  She bought a pottle of strawberries from the market.

• Example

  The recipe calls for a pottle of flour.

pottle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pottle

• container
• vessel
• jar
• jug

Phrases with pottle

• pottle pot

  a container with a capacity of two quarts

  Example

  She filled the pottle pot with water.

• pottle measure

  a measure of capacity equal to half a gallon

  Example

  He sold the milk in pottle measures.

• pottle basket

  a shallow basket with a capacity of two quarts

  Example

  She picked the berries and put them in the pottle basket.

Origins of pottle

from Middle English 'potel', diminutive of 'pot'

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Summary: pottle in Brief

'Pottle' [ˈpɒt(ə)l] is a noun that refers to a former English unit of liquid or dry capacity, equal to half a gallon. It can also mean a container for liquids or other goods, typically with a capacity of two quarts. Examples include 'The pottle of milk was almost empty.' and 'She bought a pottle of strawberries from the market.'