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.

Example Sentences

She bought three pots for her flowers.

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Please wash the pots after cooking.

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I can't find the lids for any of these pots.

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My grandmother keeps her herbs in small pots by the window.

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After the party, we had a mountain of dirty pots to clean.

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The kitchen shelf has many pots.

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