potter's field
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Meaning · English
A burial ground for unknown or indigent people
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: field of a potter
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The city used a potter's field for unclaimed bodies
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “potter's field” mean?
A burial ground for unknown or indigent people Literally: field of a potter
Is “potter's field” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.