pot
Pronunciation: [pɑt]
Context: "kitchenware"
(noun) a round, deep container used for cooking or holding food. You can use a pot to boil water or make soup on the stove.
Example
I put the spaghetti in the pot to cook it.
Example
I didn't have a pot, so I couldn't cook any food.
Example
Which pot should I use to make the stew?
Context: "plants"
(noun) a container for growing plants, usually made from clay or plastic. You can plant flowers or herbs in a pot to keep them alive.
Example
She bought a new pot for her basil plant.
Example
Without a pot, the plant won't have enough space to grow.
Example
What kind of pot is best for a cactus?
Context: "slang"
(noun) a term used to refer to cannabis, which is a type of plant that some people use for recreational or medicinal purposes.
Example
He enjoys smoking pot with his friends on the weekend.
Example
She decided not to try pot, even though others around her did.
Example
Have you ever tried pot before?
Context: "gardening"
(verb) to place a plant into a pot, which means putting it in a container to help it grow. You pot a plant when you want to give it a home.
Example
I will pot the new flower in a bright ceramic container.
Example
I forgot to pot the seedlings before the rain started.
Example
When are you going to pot the new plants?