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noun

ˈpät How to pronounce pot (audio)
Definition of potnext
1
as in pool
the total of the bets at stake at one time everyone got a bit nervous when the pot grew to more than a hundred dollars

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2
as in ton
a considerable amount made a pot of money in the real estate market

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3
as in belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen vowed that he would never get a pot, that telltale sign of middle age

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pot

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verb

as in to seed

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Recent Examples of pot
Noun
His approach from the rough was one pace from clearing a pot bunker, instead bouncing back into the sand. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand). — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Verb
That's right, Marner potted a hat trick in just six minutes and 10 seconds. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026 For dry soil, water plants immediately after potting or soak the whole pot in water for 30 minutes. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pot
  1. pool
  2. ton
  3. belly
  4. seed
  5. loads
  6. stomach
  7. put in
  8. dozen
Noun
  • Delgado and his family were attending a social gathering at the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool, part of the Lake House at the Martin’s Landing complex, according to FOX affiliate WAGA.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Book a stay at the waterfront Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy the pool and daily afternoon tea time.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pool
Noun
  • According to the press statement, the project is anchored by over 400,000 structural steel piles manufactured by PACO Steel, using 142,000 tons of steel coils from US Steel’s nearby Big River facility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • That earlier picture made a ton of money, and The Odyssey clearly has even broader appeal as an epic poem that many, many people encountered as required reading.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Ship drops through the atmosphere belly-first, allowing the black, hexagonal heat shield tiles that cover half the vehicle to absorb the blazing temperatures of reentry.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • Perched on an oceanfront bluff 800 miles above the shore, its sprawling outdoor patio, once a buzzing boho hub of belly dancing and poetry readings, is now an idyllic setting for a sunset drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of belly
Verb
  • That’s in part because the blaze hit during the plants’ peak growth season, which will prevent surviving plants from seeding future plants.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
  • Rather than buying attention outright, the goal was to seed narratives inside communities that already trusted the people delivering them.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of seed
Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • People may also have unusually bad gas, stomach cramps and nausea.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
  • Creech has a large stomach aneurysm, edema and Type 2 diabetes.
    — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of stomach
Verb
  • On the northern portion, the Assessor’s Office contended that a private lake was complete, and the Moyles had put in infrastructure improvements, such as a residential road, sidewalks and electrical boxes.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • Oily, fatty, and greasy food does not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of put in
Noun
  • Jones has received endorsements from at least a dozen Black clergy.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Last week torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flooding in Cox’s Bazar, flattening shelters and killing more than a dozen people, including children.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
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“Pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pot. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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