flowerpot

noun

flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät 

: a pot in which to grow plants

Examples of flowerpot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Steer clear of oversized umbrellas and bright flowerpots; use compact umbrellas and neutral planters instead. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

In addition to the characters, the set features two love notes and a flowerpot, which Derpy Tiger notoriously knocks over. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flowerpot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• huguenot

Kids Definition

flowerpot

noun

flow·​er·​pot ˈflau̇(-ə)r-ˌpät 

: a pot in which to grow plants