flowerpot

noun

flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät How to pronounce flowerpot (audio)
: a pot in which to grow plants

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The auction will feature one-of-a-kind bird baths, bird feeders, wind chimes, flowerpots, lawn chairs, wind spinner and other lawn decorations. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 The most common sources of standing water include trash bins, leaf piles, gutters, flowerpots, playgrounds and pet dishes. Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 20 Apr. 2026 As secluded, hidden oases throughout the city, the secret spots are surrounded by walls that create large flowerpots, and which are filled with soil that won’t kill the plants, unlike the salt-rich Venetian dirt. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 From the old streetlights, flowerpots swung gently in the mist. Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flowerpot

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flowerpot was in 1583

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“Flowerpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowerpot. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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flowerpot

noun
flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät How to pronounce flowerpot (audio)
: a pot in which to grow plants

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