: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served
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Made from new bone china, this elegant teapot features a classic toile pattern that's just right for spring.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Tiffany has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t jewelry or limited-edition chronograph, one of which is this shapely teapot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The shadow fleet is being sanctioned vessel by vessel, the teapot refineries are being designated, and the front company networks are being dismantled.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Tiffany has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t jewelry or limited-edition chronograph, one of which is this shapely teapot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The shadow fleet is being sanctioned vessel by vessel, the teapot refineries are being designated, and the front company networks are being dismantled.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Teapot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teapot. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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teapot
noun
tea·pot
ˈtē-ˌpät 
: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout
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