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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Add the beef tendon to a large stockpot along with the oxtail and cover with water. Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025 That big ol’ stockpot may suddenly seem like total overkill. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 What to look for in a quality stockpot Oven-safe Most cooks use a stockpot on the stove, but some recipes require a finishing trip to the oven. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 Stovetop method: Fill a large (at least 6-qt.) stockpot with 12 cups of water (preferably filtered). Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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