potted

adjective

pot·​ted ˈpä-təd How to pronounce potted (audio)
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 historyThe Times Literary Supplement (London)
4
slang : drunk sense 1a

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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There are three extendable trellises that can be used for vining plants or to hang potted flowers, and when fully raised create a mini privacy wall. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 The soil of potted plants, especially those grown outdoors, has a tendency to shrink away from the sides of its container as summer comes. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025 Top watering washes out the mineral salts from fertilizer that accumulate in a potted plant. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025 Plus, potted plants are a great way to brighten up your porch, patio, or balcony. Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for potted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of potted was circa 1684

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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

potted

past and past participle of pot

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