teapot

noun

tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served

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There are soup tureens, pitchers, teapots, and (of course) dishes. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 Display beloved objects If your Japanese teapots or vintage casserole dishes have been collecting dust, consider showcasing them in your kitchen. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 Jim can’t wait to give Pam a teapot filled with thoughtful mementos and inside jokes; Kevin drew his own name and treated himself to a foot bath; Michael is bursting to give Ryan a brand-new video iPod, which at $400, goes significantly over the $20 limit. Elizabeth Entenman, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 Kinto products from Japan, including teapots, tabletop and glassware, will also be available at nook living, Vera said. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 11 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for teapot

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teapot was in 1685

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“Teapot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teapot. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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teapot

noun
tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout

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