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pottera person who makes pottery (clay pots, dishes, etc.)

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who makes pottery (clay pots, dishes, etc.)

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːtər/

Example Sentences

  • Harry Potter's last name actually means 'one who makes pots' - quite ordinary for a wizard!
  • She decided to potter about in the kitchen, making cookies without any recipe.
  • The old potter's hands were permanently stained with clay, like he wore brown gloves 24/7.

potter

NOUN

[/ˈpɑːtər/]

a person who makes pottery (clay pots, dishes, etc.)

The village potter shapes wet clay into a graceful vase on his spinning wheel.
💡 Concept

The village potter shapes wet clay into a graceful vase on his spinning wheel.

The potter teaches her daughter, hands dipped in water!
🎵 Rhyme

The potter teaches her daughter, hands dipped in water!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɑːtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɒtə/

🌳Etymology

Rootpot
Suffix--ter/-er

Origin

From Middle English 'pottere', derived from 'pot' + '-er' (one who does). Originally referred to someone who makes pottery or earthenware vessels.

Breakdown

pot (vessel/container) + -er (person who does something)

🎵Rhyme

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water
daughter
slaughter
quarter

🔗Collocations

master potter
potter's wheel
potter around
village potter
potter about

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Harry Potter's last name actually means 'one who makes pots' - quite ordinary for a wizard!

She decided to potter about in the kitchen, making cookies without any recipe.

😄 Fun example

The old potter's hands were permanently stained with clay, like he wore brown gloves 24/7.

Instead of studying, he preferred to potter around the library, browsing random books.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ceramicistcraftspersonartisantinkerfidget

Antonyms

destroyerbreaker

Related

potteryceramicclaykilncraft

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