plural potteries
1
: objects (such as bowls, plates, etc.) that are made out of clay usually by hand and then baked at high temperatures so that they become hard
He has collected pottery for years.
a glazed pottery jar
2
: the art or activity of making objects out of clay
She was a painter for years before she discovered pottery.
a pottery class
pottery techniques
3
: a place where potters make objects out of clay
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“Pottery.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pottery. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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