Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of pot; to place a plant in a pot.
He potted the seedlings in small containers to help them grow.
adjective
Referring to a plant that is grown in a container or pot rather than in the ground.
She bought a potted fern to decorate her living room.
Describing something that has been prepared or compressed into a simplified or shortened form.
The documentary provided a potted history of the city’s development.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pot', likely from the Old French 'pot' or Latin 'pottus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
potted plant:
A plant that is grown in a container.
potted history:
A brief and simplified summary of historical events.
potted meat:
A type of preserved meat packaged in a pot.
Slang Meanings
Extremely drunk or intoxicated.
He got potted at the bar last night.
Under the influence of marijuana.
We just sat around and got potted.