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Pot

🇬🇧 UK /["/pɒt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pɑːt/"]/

Meaning of Pot

a deep round container used for cooking things in

In simple words: A container used for cooking or storing food.

Pot in a sentence

• I need to buy a new pot for cooking pasta.
• The flower pot on the windowsill needs watering.
• He planted the seeds in a small pot to help them grow.
• I think he was smoking pot at the party last night.
• The pot boiled over because I forgot to turn down the heat.
• It's common for some people to use pot to relieve stress.
• Don't forget to cover the pot while it simmers on the stove.
• We need a pot big enough to make soup for everyone.

How to use Pot

The word 'pot' can refer to various types of containers, especially for cooking. It's appropriate in casual conversation, but in a more formal context, it may be better to specify the type of pot (e.g., saucepan, stockpot).

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a cooking scene: 'Put it in the pot!'

Related words

Collocations with Pot

• cooking
• cover
• stir
• boil
• bubble
• pie
• roast
• for the pot
• in a/​the pot
• into a/​the pot
• pots and pans
• ceramic
• clay
• earthenware
• grow something in
• plant something in
• fill
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• plant
• in a/​the pot
• into a/​the pot
• pot of
• ceramic
• clay
• earthenware
• grow something in
• plant something in
• fill
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• plant
• in a/​the pot
• into a/​the pot
• pot of
• steaming
• fresh
• coffee
• brew
• make
• put on
• in a/​the pot
• pot of

Synonyms for Pot

• pan
• kettle
• cauldron
• vessel
• container

Opposites of Pot

• lid
• cover

Common mistakes with Pot

• Confused with 'potty', which refers to a toilet.
• Overly general use for many container types, when specific names are better.
• Not distinguishing between cooking pots and decorative pots.

Frequently asked questions about Pot

What does Pot mean?

A container used for cooking or storing food.

What is the definition of Pot?

a deep round container used for cooking things in

How do you use Pot in a sentence?

I need to buy a new pot for cooking pasta.

Can you give another example of Pot?

The flower pot on the windowsill needs watering.

What are synonyms for Pot?

Common alternatives include pan, kettle, cauldron, vessel, container.

What is the opposite of Pot?

Opposite meanings include lid, cover.

What words go with Pot?

It commonly pairs with cooking, cover, stir, boil, bubble, pie, roast, for the pot, in a/​the pot, into a/​the pot, pots and pans, ceramic, clay, earthenware, grow something in, plant something in, fill, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, plant, in a/​the pot, into a/​the pot, pot of, ceramic, clay, earthenware, grow something in, plant something in, fill, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, plant, in a/​the pot, into a/​the pot, pot of, steaming, fresh, coffee, brew, make, put on, in a/​the pot, pot of.

What are common mistakes when using Pot?

Confused with 'potty', which refers to a toilet. Overly general use for many container types, when specific names are better. Not distinguishing between cooking pots and decorative pots.

How do you pronounce Pot?

US: /["/pɑːt/"]/, UK: /["/pɒt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pot?

The word 'pot' can refer to various types of containers, especially for cooking. It's appropriate in casual conversation, but in a more formal context, it may be better to specify the type of pot (e.g., saucepan, stockpot).

What CEFR level is Pot?

"Pot" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.