Teapot: meaning, definitions and examples

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teapot

 

[ ˈtiː.pɒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen utensil

A teapot is a vessel with a spout, handle, and lid, used for brewing and serving tea. It is typically made of ceramic, glass, or metal.

Synonyms

brewing pot, tea kettle, teaware

Examples of usage

  • The teapot whistled as the water boiled.
  • She poured the tea from the teapot into the cups.
  • I bought a new teapot for my kitchen.
  • The teapot was decorated with delicate floral patterns.
  • The silver teapot was a family heirloom.

Translations

Translations of the word "teapot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bule

🇮🇳 चायदानी

🇩🇪 Teekanne

🇮🇩 teko

🇺🇦 чайник

🇵🇱 czajnik

🇯🇵 ティーポット

🇫🇷 théière

🇪🇸 tetera

🇹🇷 çaydanlık

🇰🇷 찻주전자

🇸🇦 إبريق الشاي

🇨🇿 čajník

🇸🇰 čajník

🇨🇳 茶壶

🇸🇮 čajnik

🇮🇸 teketill

🇰🇿 шайник

🇬🇪 ჩაიდანი

🇦🇿 çaydan

🇲🇽 tetera

Word origin

The word 'teapot' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'tea' and 'pot'. Teapots have been used for centuries in various cultures around the world, evolving in design and material based on cultural preferences and technological advancements.