pottery

Meaning

  1. (uncountable, usually) Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.
  2. (countable, usually) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made.
  3. (uncountable, usually) The potter's craft or art: making vessels from clay.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɒtəɹi/
Etymology

From Old French poterie, from potier (“potter”), from the root of pot, equivalent to pot + -ery. First attested in the 13th century.

Notes

Sign in to write sticky notes