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flowerpot

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Noun — A container, usually made of clay or plastic, filled with soil for growing a plant.

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clay flowerpot flowerpot on the windowsill

Etymology

A simple compound of "flower" and "pot," first used for containers made specifically to hold potted plants.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flowerpot” mean?

The word “flowerpot” means a container, usually made of clay or plastic, filled with soil for growing a plant. In plain terms, a pot used for growing a plant indoors or outdoors.

How do you pronounce “flowerpot”?

“Flowerpot” is pronounced FLOW-uh-pot (/ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ in IPA).

How do you use “flowerpot” in a sentence?

Here is “flowerpot” used in a sentence: “She repotted the seedling into a bigger flowerpot.”

What part of speech is “flowerpot”?

“Flowerpot” is a noun.

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