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Definition of potter

potter

/ˈpɑːtər/
pot · ter
Plural:potters
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Past Simple:pottered
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Past Participle:pottered
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Present Participle:pottering
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potter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A craftsperson or artisan who makes earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain vessels and objects out of clay.

Example

"The skilled potter centered the wet clay on the spinning wheel before shaping it into a tall vase."

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• verb

1

British To occupy oneself in a pleasant, unhurried, or aimless manner with minor tasks.

Example

"He spent a quiet Sunday afternoon pottering around in the greenhouse."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a verb meaning to occupy oneself in a pleasant, unhurried manner, 'potter' is chiefly used in British English, whereas North American English typically uses 'putter'.

• Rhymes for potter

• Nearby Words

potsticker
pottage
potted
potter
pottery
potty
pottymouth

Word Origin & Etymology

The noun derives from late Old English 'pottere', from 'pott' (pot), reinforced by Old French 'potier'. The verb (16th century) is a frequentative of dialectal 'pote' (to push or poke), from Old English 'potian'.

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