teapot — a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for brewing and serving tea
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for brewing and serving tea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːpɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique teapot whistles like a train when the water boils.
- The teapot was so heavy that lifting it required both hands and a prayer.
- She collected vintage teapots from around the world as her hobby.
teapot
NOUN[/ˈtiːpɑːt/]
a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for brewing and serving tea
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Teapot emerged in the 17th century as Chinese tea culture spread to Europe, combining 'tea' (from Chinese cha) and 'pot' (from Old English pott, meaning container). This compound word represents the cultural encounter between East and West through the global tea trade.
Breakdown
tea (from Chinese cha, meaning the beverage) + pot (from Old English pott, meaning a rounded container or vessel).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's antique teapot whistles like a train when the water boils.”
“The teapot was so heavy that lifting it required both hands and a prayer.”
“She collected vintage teapots from around the world as her hobby.”
“The ceramic teapot cracked when I accidentally dropped it on the kitchen floor.”
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