Teapot

//ˈtiː.pɒt// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
  2. 2
    pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An asterism within the constellation Sagittarius forming a recognizable teapot shape with spout, handle, and lid. informal

    "Only in modern America has Sagittarius been ignominiously turned into a teapot - although to most Americans, a teapot is as exotic as a centaur."

Synonyms

All synonyms
pot

Example

More examples

"Please fill the teapot with boiling water."

Etymology

Endocentric compound of tea + pot.

Related phrases

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