stockpot
noun
stock·pot
ˈstäk-ˌpät 
1
: a pot in which soup stock is prepared
2
: an abundant supply : repository
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Add the beef tendon to a large stockpot along with the oxtail and cover with water.
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
That big ol’ stockpot may suddenly seem like total overkill.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
What to look for in a quality stockpot Oven-safe
Most cooks use a stockpot on the stove, but some recipes require a finishing trip to the oven.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Stovetop method: Fill a large (at least 6-qt.) stockpot with 12 cups of water (preferably filtered).
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
That big ol’ stockpot may suddenly seem like total overkill.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
What to look for in a quality stockpot Oven-safe
Most cooks use a stockpot on the stove, but some recipes require a finishing trip to the oven.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Stovetop method: Fill a large (at least 6-qt.) stockpot with 12 cups of water (preferably filtered).
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stockpot
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“Stockpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stockpot. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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