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/
Korean meaning: 식물을 기르기 위한 용기, 화분
Korean pronunciation: **플라**워팟
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
From flowerpot herbs to teapot and hotpot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
flower(꽃)과 pot(화분, 용기)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 16세기경부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 원래 pot는 요리용 냄비를 의미했지만, 점차 다양한 용기를 지칭하게 되었습니다.
🎵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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