hot pot

noun

1
: a stew of meat and vegetables
2

Examples of hot pot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When not being used for holding pots, the heat-resistant silicone padding can be used as a trivet for hot pots, pans, or other cookware to avoid damaging countertops. Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024 One of these is Fremont resident Elizabeth Leong, who borrowed a blood pressure machine and sous vide equipment earlier this year and now wants to try a hot pot and grill. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 What’s on the menu at Shabu Shack? Shabu Shack offers a handful of broths for cooking in a hot pot, including spicy Sichuan, miso and traditional kombu. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024 Items available to check out range from kitchen equipment, including cake pans and a hot pot grill, to creative devices like a sewing machine and midi keyboard. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 For fans of East Asian cuisine, the surrounding region offers a spectacular array of options, with The Dolar Shop serving as a local favorite thanks to its high-quality hot pot. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Hongkonger Eddy Lam, 32, loves to go there for its wide selection of regional Chinese cuisines, from Chongqing’s spicy hot pot to xiaolongbao from Shanghai. Chris Lau, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024 Highlights include on-the-snow seating and a diverse menu featuring everything from crawfish mac to hot pot to Argentinian empanadas. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024 Contributor Kat Thompson wrote a guide to the best hot pot restaurants in Los Angeles, from traditional Chinese hot pot to Japanese shabu shabu to Thai jim joom. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hot pot was in 1842

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“Hot pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20pot. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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