teapot

noun

tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served

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Admire the shops laden with antique teapots, Berber jewels, and various colorful ceramics. Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 It’s prepared in delicate silver teapots and poured into small glasses in a choreographed ritual of welcome and respect that has deep roots in the local society and culture. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 With its dark fairy-tale storylines, beautiful autumnal settings, and eclectic setpieces (including a teapot hat), Over the Garden Wall is an enchanting viewing experience. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2024 Unfortunately for anyone who is already obsessed with the new collection as it's began to rollout, all of the teapots are limited-edition. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teapot 

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teapot was in 1685

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“Teapot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teapot. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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teapot

noun
tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout

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