pots
word · lemma: pot
/ˈpɑts/
pahts
/pˈɒts/
pots
Definition
Containers used for cooking food (pots) or for growing plants (flower pots). The word 'pots' is the plural form of 'pot.'
Usage & Nuances
'Pots' is most commonly used for cookware in the kitchen and plant containers. In cooking, 'pots and pans' is a set phrase. For plants, use 'flower pots' or just 'pots.' Not to be confused with the slang meaning of 'pot' (marijuana) in informal English.
Spanish: ollas - macetasPortuguese (BR): panelas - vasos de plantaPortuguese (PT): tachos - vasos de plantasChinese (Simplified): 锅 - 花盆Chinese (Traditional): 鍋 - 花盆Hindi: बर्तन - गमलेArabic: أواني - أصصBengali: পাতিল - টবRussian: кастрюли - горшкиJapanese: 鍋 - 鉢Vietnamese: nồi - chậuKorean: 냄비 - 화분Turkish: tencere - saksıUrdu: برتن - گملےIndonesian: panci - pot bunga
Example Sentences
She bought three pots for her flowers.
basic
Please wash the pots after cooking.
basic
I can't find the lids for any of these pots.
natural
My grandmother keeps her herbs in small pots by the window.
natural
After the party, we had a mountain of dirty pots to clean.
natural
The kitchen shelf has many pots.
basic