noun
pottery
PO-tuh-ree
noun
1
Objects made from fired clay, such as bowls, vases, and dishes.
"The museum displayed ancient pottery found at the dig site."
"She sells handmade pottery at the local market."
2
The craft of making clay vessels.
"He took up pottery as a relaxing hobby after retiring."
How to Use Pottery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClay objects like bowls and vases, or the craft of making them.
Common pairings
pottery class
pottery wheel
ancient pottery
Word Forms
potteries plural
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Etymology
From Old French poterie, from potier ('potter'), ultimately from pot.