stockpot
noun
stock·pot
ˈstäk-ˌpät 
1
: a pot in which soup stock is prepared
2
: an abundant supply : repository
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In a Dutch oven or large stockpot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Dissolve 1 cup of salt per gallon of cold water for a 4- to 6-hour brine in a large stockpot or clean bucket.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Place chicken, carrots, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cube, 2 cups of the onions, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper in a large stockpot.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Dissolve 1 cup of salt per gallon of cold water for a 4- to 6-hour brine in a large stockpot or clean bucket.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Place chicken, carrots, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cube, 2 cups of the onions, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper in a large stockpot.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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