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Definition of paintpot
paintpot
/ˈpeɪnt.pɑːt/
paint · pot
Plural:paintpots
paintpot Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A container or vessel used for holding paint while painting.
Example
"The decorator balanced the paintpot carefully on the top step of the ladder."
2
American A geothermal mud pot containing boiling, bubbling clay and mineral deposits of various vivid colors, typically found in volcanic regions such as Yellowstone National Park.
Example
"Visitors walked along the wooden boardwalk to view the bubbling pink and yellow paintpots in the geothermal basin."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paintpot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paintpot