teapot

noun

tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät 

: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served

Examples of teapot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Today’s most surprising one was made from a large teapot topped by a stack of three teacups. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

The collection contains 20 stamps with five individual images, including photographs of sunflowers and a teapot. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

Washington has already sanctioned some Chinese teapot refineries and firms since the US started the war against Iran in late February. — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Inspired by ancient Chinese teapots, Balmuda’s moonkettle has a traditional look but comes powered by an electric heating system. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teapot

• a tempest in a teapot
• tempest in a teapot

Rhymes for teapot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

teapot

noun

tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät 

: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout