1
: preserved in a pot, jar, or can
potted meat
2
: planted or grown in a pot
3
: briefly and superficially summarized
… a dull, pedestrian potted history …—
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Examples of potted in a Sentence
The book gives a potted history of the Industrial Revolution in the first chapter.
work was so awful that I'm just going to go out and get potted tonight
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The Fed is the proverbial potted plant, not an enabler.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Bring your patio furniture, pets and potted plants inside.
—Michelle Marchante
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Beyond bath towels, use the hooks to hang a potted plant, a mirror, baskets, and other details that enhance your space.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Decorate a small patio with potted plants for a natural look.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Bring your patio furniture, pets and potted plants inside.
—Michelle Marchante
updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Beyond bath towels, use the hooks to hang a potted plant, a mirror, baskets, and other details that enhance your space.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Decorate a small patio with potted plants for a natural look.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for potted
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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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