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/ˈflaʊərˌpɒt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A container, typically made of clay or plastic, used for growing plants and flowers.
She placed the new daisy in a colorful flowerpot on her windowsill.
A decorative vessel for holding soil and plants, often used in gardening and landscaping.
The garden was brightened by the ceramic flowerpots filled with vibrant blooms.
A vessel that provides suitable conditions for a plant's growth, holding soil and moisture.
I need to repot the succulent into a larger flowerpot to give it more room to grow.
An object used in various home decor styles, often showcasing creativity and floral arrangements.
The rustic flowerpot added charm to her living room as it held a beautiful fern.
Etymology
The term 'flowerpot' is a combination of 'flower' and 'pot', with 'flower' coming from Old French 'flor' and 'pot' from Latin 'pottus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
potting soil:
Soil that is specially formulated for planting in pots.
potting up:
The process of transferring a plant to a larger pot.
green thumb:
A natural talent for gardening, associated with good flowerpot use.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A person who is inept or ineffective.
He's such a flowerpot when it comes to fixing things around the house.