Teapot
/ˈtiː.pɒt/ name, noun, slang
name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.
- 2 pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle wordnet
Proper Noun
- 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."
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More examples"Please fill the teapot with boiling water."
Etymology
Endocentric compound of tea + pot.