noun

teapot

TEE-pot

Teapot (noun) means a container with a handle, spout, and lid, used for brewing and pouring tea. Example: “She poured the tea straight from the teapot into small cups.”

noun

A container with a handle, spout, and lid, used for brewing and pouring tea.

"She poured the tea straight from the teapot into small cups."

How to use teapot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe pot you use to brew and serve tea.

Common pairings

a china teapot pour from the teapot

Word forms

teapots plural

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Etymology

A compound of tea and pot.

Frequently asked questions

What does “teapot” mean?

The word “teapot” means a container with a handle, spout, and lid, used for brewing and pouring tea. In plain terms, the pot you use to brew and serve tea.

How do you pronounce “teapot”?

“Teapot” is pronounced TEE-pot (/ˈti.pɔt/ in IPA).

How do you use “teapot” in a sentence?

Here is “teapot” used in a sentence: “She poured the tea straight from the teapot into small cups.”

What part of speech is “teapot”?

“Teapot” is a noun.