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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe pot you use to brew and serve tea.
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Common pairings
a china teapot
pour from the teapot
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Word forms
- Plural
- teapots
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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.
