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pot

 

[ pษ’t ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

A container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic ware or metal, used for cooking

Synonyms

kettle, pan, vessel

Examples of usage

  • She stirred the soup in the pot
  • The pot was boiling on the stove
Context #2 | Noun

gambling

The total amount of money bet in a poker game

Synonyms

jackpot, prize, winnings

Examples of usage

  • He won the entire pot in the poker game
  • The pot was getting higher with each round
Context #3 | Noun

slang

Marijuana, especially of high quality

Synonyms

cannabis, marijuana, weed

Examples of usage

  • He bought a pot from the dealer
  • They smoked a pot together

Translations

Translations of the word "pot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Topf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ garnek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ (ใชใน)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrnec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrniec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”… (guล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lonฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olla

Etymology

The word 'pot' has a long history in the English language. It can be traced back to Middle English, where it originally referred to a vessel for cooking or storing food. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including a container for plants, a receptacle for gambling money, and a slang term for marijuana. Today, 'pot' is a versatile word with multiple uses in both formal and informal contexts.

See also: potent, pothead, potpourri, pottery, potty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,714, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.