flowerpot — a container, typically made of clay, plastic, or ceramic, used for growing plants
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container, typically made of clay, plastic, or ceramic, used for growing plants
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflaʊərpɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the flowerpot and soil went everywhere!
- She uses old flowerpots as quirky decorations in her garden.
- The tiny cactus looks lost in such a huge flowerpot.
flowerpot
NOUN[/ˈflaʊərpɑːt/]
a container, typically made of clay, plastic, or ceramic, used for growing plants
a container, typically made of clay, plastic, or ceramic, used for growing plants
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Flowerpot is a compound word formed from 'flower' and 'pot', emerging in English usage from the 16th century onward. While 'pot' originally denoted a cooking vessel, its meaning gradually expanded to encompass various types of containers, including those specifically designed for cultivating plants.
Breakdown
flower (a plant's bloom) + pot (a container, originally for cooking but later generalized to any vessel). The compound reflects the functional adaptation of kitchen pottery for horticultural purposes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the flowerpot and soil went everywhere!”
“She uses old flowerpots as quirky decorations in her garden.”
“The tiny cactus looks lost in such a huge flowerpot.”
“Don't forget to put drainage holes in your flowerpot.”
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