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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The exhibit is filled with old machinery, tools, teapots, tattered vintage packaging, and maps. Kendall Hunter, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 An ancient tea ceremony in Japan involves giving thanks to everyone who attends and being grateful for everything that contributes to the experience, including the teapot and the cup. Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 The monumental ones greeting you at Luis Barragán’s Casa Gilardi, the playful ones supporting Peter Shire’s furniture and topping off his teapots. Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 Kiyoshi cast iron teapot: $38.90 A traditional cast iron teapot is a timeless gift. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 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 21 Jan. 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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