crock
5 synonyms for crock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use crock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a crock of nonsense
a stoneware crock
crock a joint (injure it)
Etymology
From Old English crocc, crocca ("pot, vessel"), related to similar words for jar or pot across Germanic languages such as Dutch kruik and German Kruke.
Full origin of crock →Frequently asked questions
What does “crock” mean?
The word “crock” means a container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot. In plain terms, most often a sturdy pot or jar; informally, it can also mean nonsense or something worn-out.
How do you pronounce “crock”?
“Crock” is pronounced krok (/kɹɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “crock” in a sentence?
Here is “crock” used in a sentence: “She stored the pickles in a large ceramic crock.”
What part of speech is “crock”?
Depending on how it is used, “crock” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “crock” come from?
The word “crock” comes from Old English. From Old English crocc, crocca ("pot, vessel"), related to similar words for jar or pot across Germanic languages such as Dutch kruik and German Kruke.
How many meanings does “crock” have?
“Crock” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
