teapot

noun

tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served

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The teapots were inspired by an Art Deco teapot Alleway found and its unusual shape informed the rest of the glassware and cutlery. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025 Boil the water there, then brew tea in one of the 4-cup teapots. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025 The ‘Destruction of Tea’ is a large format cocktail for two guests, served in a teapot. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Craft: Tapped by Loewe to reimagine the teapot, 25 global talents brew some bold ideas Inchin Lee with pieces in his studio outside Seoul. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teapot

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teapot was in 1685

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“Teapot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teapot. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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teapot

noun
tea·​pot ˈtē-ˌpät How to pronounce teapot (audio)
: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout

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