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Definition of crockpot

crockpot

/ˈkrɑːk.pɑːt/
crock · pot
Plural:crockpots
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crockpot Lexical Profile

crockpot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An electric countertop kitchen appliance featuring a heavy ceramic or stoneware pot used for simmering food at a relatively low temperature over several hours.

Example

"She placed the beef, carrots, and potatoes into the crockpot before leaving for work so dinner would be ready by evening."

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• Rhymes for crockpot

• Nearby Words

crocked
crockery
crockett
crockpot
crocodile
crocodile monitor
crocodile skink

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1971 as the trademark 'Crock-Pot' by the Rival Manufacturing Company, combining 'crock' (from Old English 'crocca', meaning an earthenware pot) and 'pot'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crockpot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crockpot
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