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Definition of teapot

teapot

/ˈtiːˌpɑːt/
tea · pot
Plural:teapots
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• noun

1

A vessel with a lid, spout, and handle, used for brewing and pouring tea.

Example

"She carefully poured boiling water into the ceramic teapot and set a timer to let the Earl Grey steep."

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• Nearby Words

teakettle
teal
team
teapot
tear
teasel
teaspoon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century as a compound of 'tea' and 'pot', arising during the period when tea drinking first became fashionable in Europe.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teapot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teapot
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