stockpot

noun

stock·​pot ˈstäk-ˌpät How to pronounce stockpot (audio)
1
: a pot in which soup stock is prepared
2
: an abundant supply : repository

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Any unfortunately dry breast meat can just go right into the stockpot. 50. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 Cuisinart has several on-sale finds, including a 6-quart stockpot, stainless steel skillet set, and air fryer and convection oven hybrid. Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 This seven-piece set includes a deep stockpot, a frying pan, a high-sided skillet, and a saucepan. Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 First and foremost, chili should be stored in an airtight container, so put away any notion of putting the slow-cooker basin or stockpot directly into the refrigerator. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stockpot 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stockpot was in 1835

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“Stockpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stockpot. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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