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

People who gather to toast the debut of a brand’s new drinks cabinet or teapot collection, and who can find endless ways to innovative lamps, have very different entry points into how best to dress. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025

The collection includes tabletop pieces and porcelains, as well as new items such as the Impero teapot and Espresso set, the Serving bowl and platter and the hardback Disk placemats. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025

This is an adult tea party, mind you, with beautiful china, teapots and tasting cups from French porcelain makers. —Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025

Kris Jenner wrote over a photo of her box, tagging Meghan's personal and As ever Instagram handles with emojis of a teapot, cookie and palm tree. —Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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