pottered; pottering; potters
pot·ter·er
ˈpätərə(r) 
plural -s
1
: one that acts or moves in an unsystematic or ineffective manner
2
: a hunting dog that potters
Synonyms of potter
Examples of potter in a Sentence
Verb
pottering around indoors on a rainy day
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Rachel Holt, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
One week Zoë could be working at her job, pottering in the garden, playing with Penelope…but the next week could be spent in bed, in pain, recovering from a surgery or dealing with treatment side effects.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Sponsored by Clarke A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Verb
There’s nothing better than a cold and crispy walk or a day of pottering through villages and independent shops, then settling in front of a crackling fire with a proper English roast dinner.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
One week Zoë could be working at her job, pottering in the garden, playing with Penelope…but the next week could be spent in bed, in pain, recovering from a surgery or dealing with treatment side effects.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 July 2025
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“Potter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potter. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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potter
1 of 2 noun
pot·ter
ˈpät-ər
: one that makes pottery
Biographical Definition
Potter 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
Pot·ter
ˈpä-tər
Beatrix 1866–1943 British writer and illustrator
Potter
2 of 2biographical name (2)
Paul or Paulus 1625–1654 Dutch painter
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