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/pɒt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A rounded container, typically used for cooking or storing food.
She placed the vegetables in a large pot to cook them.
A container used for growing plants or flowers.
He bought a new pot for the indoor plant he just received.
A slang term for marijuana.
He was arrested for possession of pot.
A large quantity or amount of something, especially in idiomatic expressions.
She won a pot of money at the casino last night.
verb
To put (a plant) in a pot.
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.
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Slang Meanings
Marijuana or cannabis.
She took a break to smoke some pot.
A term used to describe a large sum of money in gambling.
The pot has swollen to over a thousand dollars.
In some contexts, a term for a pub or bar.
Let's head down to the pot after work.