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pottage

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒtɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use pottage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of thick soup or stew made by boiling vegetables and sometimes meat. It's very filling and was often eaten by people in the past, especially when they didn't have much food.

Example

The warm pottage with carrots and potatoes made everyone feel cozy on the cold night.

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She didn't enjoy the pottage at all; it was too bland and watery for her taste.

Example

Have you ever tried making pottage with different vegetables?

Context: “historical”

(noun) a dish that was commonly eaten by peasants in the past, often made with whatever ingredients they had available. This means it could be simple or very basic.

Example

In the medieval times, pottage was the main meal for many families.

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Pottage was not always considered a fancy meal; some people thought it was too simple to serve at a feast.

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What ingredients would people use to make pottage in the old days?

How to pronounce pottage

Pronunciation: [ˈpɒtɪdʒ]

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