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pots

Pronunciation: [pɒts]

Word

Learn how to use pots in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a pot is a round container used for cooking food. You might use it to boil water or make soup on the stove.

Example

I used a big pot to cook the spaghetti for dinner.

Example

I couldn't find any pots to use, so I had to order takeout.

Example

What size pot do you need for making chili?

Context: “gardening”

(noun) a pot is also a container used to hold plants. It's where flowers or other plants can grow.

Example

She planted her flowers in colorful pots on the porch.

Example

The plants died because they were not in pots with enough drainage.

Example

How many pots do you need for your new plants?

Context: “informal”

(verb) to pot means to place a plant into a pot or to put something into a pot. For example, you pot the seedlings so they can grow better.

Example

I potted the herbs yesterday, and they look great on the kitchen window.

Example

I didn't pot any new plants this week because I was too busy.

Example

Did you pot the flowers we bought last weekend?

How to pronounce pots

Pronunciation: [pɒts]

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