potsherd


pot·sherd

noun \ˈpät-ˌshərd\

Definition of POTSHERD

: a pottery fragment usually unearthed as an archaeological relic

Origin of POTSHERD

Middle English pot-sherd, from pot + sherd shard
First Known Use: 14th century

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: pot–shoot
Previous Word in the Dictionary: pot seine
All Words Near: potsherd

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up potsherd? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More