Meaning & Definition of word "Pot"
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Pot
/pɒt/
noun:
- 1. A rounded container, typically used for cooking or storing food.
- Example: She placed the vegetables in a large pot to cook them.
- 2. A container used for growing plants or flowers.
- Example: He bought a new pot for the indoor plant he just received.
- 3. A slang term for marijuana.
- Example: He was arrested for possession of pot.
- 4. A large quantity or amount of something, especially in idiomatic expressions.
- Example: She won a pot of money at the casino last night.
verb:
- 1. To put (a plant) in a pot.
- Example: He decided to pot the seedlings before moving them outside.
Etymology
Middle English 'potte', from Old French 'pote', from Latin 'pottus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
potluck:
A gathering where each guest brings a dish to share.
potpourri:
A mixture of dried petals and spices used for scent.
calling the pot black:
Accusing someone of hypocrisy.
pot shot:
A quick, indiscriminate shot or criticism.
watching the pot:
Waiting impatiently for a result.
Related Words
kettle:
A container for boiling water.
pan:
A flat cooking vessel with a handle.
jar:
A cylindrical container for storage.
urn:
A tall, rounded container for holding liquids.
Slang Meanings of pot
Meaning: Marijuana or cannabis.
Example Sentence: She took a break to smoke some pot.
Meaning: A term used to describe a large sum of money in gambling.
Example Sentence: The pot has swollen to over a thousand dollars.
Meaning: In some contexts, a term for a pub or bar.
Example Sentence: Let's head down to the pot after work.