noun

crocker

Crocker (noun) means an old word for a potter, someone who makes earthenware. Example: “The village crocker sold jars and jugs at the market.”

noun

An old word for a potter, someone who makes earthenware.

"The village crocker sold jars and jugs at the market."

How to use crocker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who makes pottery, especially crocks and jars; now mostly seen as a surname.

Word forms

crockers plural

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Etymology

Formed from "crock" (earthenware pot) plus "-er," meaning someone whose trade is making them; first recorded in 1315 as an occupational surname.

· First attested 1315

Class of 1315 crocker joined the language around 1315.

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Rhymes for crocker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crocker” mean?

The word “crocker” means an old word for a potter, someone who makes earthenware. In plain terms, someone who makes pottery, especially crocks and jars; now mostly seen as a surname.

How do you use “crocker” in a sentence?

Here is “crocker” used in a sentence: “The village crocker sold jars and jugs at the market.”

What part of speech is “crocker”?

“Crocker” is a noun.

Where does the word “crocker” come from?

The word “crocker” dates back to around 1315. Formed from "crock" (earthenware pot) plus "-er," meaning someone whose trade is making them; first recorded in 1315 as an occupational surname.