Cool MatePot
UK /["/pɒt/"]/US /["/pɑːt/"]/
Definition
a deep round container used for cooking things in
In simple words: A container used for cooking or storing food.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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!'
Collocations
- 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
- pan
- kettle
- cauldron
- vessel
- container
Antonyms
- lid
- cover
Common mistakes
- 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.