noun
flowerpot
FLOW-uh-pot
Flowerpot (noun) means a container, usually made of clay or plastic, filled with soil for growing a plant. Example: “She repotted the seedling into a bigger flowerpot.”
noun
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A container, usually made of clay or plastic, filled with soil for growing a plant.
"She repotted the seedling into a bigger flowerpot."
How to use flowerpot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pot used for growing a plant indoors or outdoors.
Common pairings
clay flowerpot
flowerpot on the windowsill
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Word forms
- Plural
- flowerpots
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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.
