1
: preserved in a pot, jar, or can
potted meat
2
: planted or grown in a pot
3
: briefly and superficially summarized
a dull, pedestrian potted history—
The Times Literary Supplement (London)
The Times Literary Supplement (London)4
slang
: drunk sense 1a
Examples of potted in a Sentence
The book gives a potted history of the Industrial Revolution in the first chapter.
work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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Perimeter hedges add a touch of privacy, while potted landscaping adds charm.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Simple decor swaps, like a few plush pillows and plenty of potted plants, can completely transform your porch.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
In many of the photos, Grande and Gillies can be seen holding small potted plants — a gift from the Wicked star in honor of Little Shop’s Audrey II, an alien Venus fly-trap-like creature who sings and yearns for human blood.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Howard County Arts Council will show visitors how to make potted flowers out of recycled materials and Howard EcoWorks will demonstrate seed processing.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Simple decor swaps, like a few plush pillows and plenty of potted plants, can completely transform your porch.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
In many of the photos, Grande and Gillies can be seen holding small potted plants — a gift from the Wicked star in honor of Little Shop’s Audrey II, an alien Venus fly-trap-like creature who sings and yearns for human blood.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Howard County Arts Council will show visitors how to make potted flowers out of recycled materials and Howard EcoWorks will demonstrate seed processing.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potted
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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