pot
Translation
pot, pan
Examples
She cooked soup in a large pot.
She cooked soup in a large pot.
He planted flowers in a clay pot.
He planted flowers in a clay pot.
Would you like a pot of tea?
Would you like a pot of tea?
Grammar Patterns
a pot of ((sth.)) a container of (sth.) Would you like a pot of tea?
Similar Words
Synonyms: vessel, container, pan, kettle
Etymology
From Old English 'pott', of uncertain origin, possibly from late Latin 'pottus' (drinking cup).
Memory Tips
Picture a round container. It can hold hot soup (pot), a pretty plant (flowerpot), or hot tea (teapot). The shape is similar.