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Definition of pottery

pottery

/ˈpɑːtɚi/
pot · ter · y
Plural:potteries
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• noun

1

Pots, dishes, and other functional or decorative articles made of fired clay, such as earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered fragments of ancient painted pottery at the excavation site."

2

The craft, art, or occupation of shaping clay and firing it at high temperatures to create ceramic vessels and objects.

Example

"She enrolled in an evening pottery class to learn how to throw bowls on a wheel."

3

A workshop or factory where ceramic vessels and earthenware goods are manufactured.

Example

"The historic local pottery has been producing hand-glazed tiles for over a century."

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• Rhymes for pottery

• Nearby Words

pottage
potted
potter
pottery
potty
pottymouth
potus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French poterie, derived from potier ('potter'), from pot ('vessel'), of Late Latin and uncertain pre-Roman origin.

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